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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== | ||