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South Korea Considers Legalizing Abortion Pills Amid Controversy

9/4/2025

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South Korea is considering legalizing abortion pills, including mifepristone, amid legal uncertainties.
The Lee Jae Myung administration plans to amend laws to include abortion medication in national policy.
Advocates stress the importance of safe abortion access due to risks of unsafe methods and high surgical costs.
A nonprofit is funding a website to connect women with abortion pill providers despite state restrictions.
Lawsuits are challenging the legality of mailing abortion drugs, revealing conflicts between state and federal laws.

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Story summary

South Korea is considering legalizing abortion pills, including mifepristone, amid legal uncertainties.
The Lee Jae Myung administration plans to amend laws to include abortion medication in national policy.
Advocates stress the importance of safe abortion access due to risks of unsafe methods and high surgical costs.
A nonprofit is funding a website to connect women with abortion pill providers despite state restrictions.
Lawsuits are challenging the legality of mailing abortion drugs, revealing conflicts between state and federal laws.