South Korea – Despite Chilling Warnings, Women Still Seek Dangerous Off-Label Drugs for Abortion

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Park Ha-jeong
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Seven years have passed since the Constitutional Court ruled the abortion law unconstitutional, yet medication for pregnancy termination remains unapproved. While the government remains idle, citing a legislative vacuum, women are resorting to even receiving injections intended for chemotherapy to terminate pregnancies.

Reporter Park Ha-jeong investigates the reality.

At an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Gyeonggi Province, when asked for a consultation on pregnancy termination, the staff suggests two methods.

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