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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
Contraceptives are completely legal in South Korea and can be purchased in a pharmacy. In 2015, it was estimated that 78% of South Koreans use any form contraception (Source: [http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf UN Report]). However, use of the contraceptive pill is rather low. In 1997, it was found that only 1.8% of women were on the pill while sterilization and condom use were much more common contraceptive methods (Source: [http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries]). | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
In Korean, birth control pills are 피임약. The most popular brand in Korea is Mercilon. You can purchase condoms in convenience stores, pharmacies, Olive Young, Watson's, and sometimes in subway vending machines. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Birth control pills are 6-8,000 won for one month’s supply. | |||
==Emergency Contraception== | ==Emergency Contraception== | ||
Revision as of 10:02, 17 July 2016
OVERVIEW
Contraception
Laws & Social Stigmas
Contraceptives are completely legal in South Korea and can be purchased in a pharmacy. In 2015, it was estimated that 78% of South Koreans use any form contraception (Source: UN Report). However, use of the contraceptive pill is rather low. In 1997, it was found that only 1.8% of women were on the pill while sterilization and condom use were much more common contraceptive methods (Source: Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries).
What to Get & Where to Get It
In Korean, birth control pills are 피임약. The most popular brand in Korea is Mercilon. You can purchase condoms in convenience stores, pharmacies, Olive Young, Watson's, and sometimes in subway vending machines.
Costs
Birth control pills are 6-8,000 won for one month’s supply.