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South Korea Poised to Legalize Tattooing After Decades-Long Ban

South Korea's parliament is set to vote on a bill that would legalize tattooing, ending a decades-long ban that has forced artists to operate underground, despite the industry's significant growth and international recognition.

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Booming Marijuana Industry Transforms New Buffalo, Michigan

The legalization of marijuana in Michigan has led to a surge in dispensaries in New Buffalo Township, generating significant revenue but also causing traffic and public safety concerns.

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Alaska Clears Ballot Initiative to Legalize Natural Psychedelic Drugs

Alaska election officials cleared a ballot initiative to legalize certain natural psychedelic drugs for healing and traditional purposes, allowing supporters to begin collecting signatures for the 2026 election; the measure, modeled after Colorado's law, would legalize psilocybin mushrooms and other...

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Trump Weighs Reclassifying Marijuana Amidst Federal Crime Crackdown

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 3 drug, a decision that could impact federal drug policy, the cannabis industry, and crime reduction efforts in Washington D.C.

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Turkey Legalizes Medical Cannabis Sales

Turkey legalized medical cannabis sales in pharmacies, requiring prescriptions for low-THC products; this follows a parliamentary bill aiming to improve patient access, boost domestic production, and curb illegal markets; the Turkish Medical Association expressed concerns about potential health risk...

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Turkey Legalizes Hemp Sales in Pharmacies Under Strict Regulations

Turkey legalized hemp-derived products for sale in pharmacies, expanding hemp cultivation for medicinal and personal care items, assigning regulation to the Ministries of Agriculture and Health, with electronic tracking to prevent misuse, despite concerns from the opposition about potential increase...

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Global Cannabis Regulation: Diverse Models and Their Impacts

Four regions—Canada, Germany, Latin America, and Africa—demonstrate diverse approaches to cannabis legalization, revealing both the promise and pitfalls of building a regulated industry.

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Dutch coffeeshops transition to legal hashish, but concerns remain

Starting Monday, 80 Dutch coffeeshops in 10 cities will exclusively sell legally produced hashish, raising concerns about replacing popular Moroccan imports and the potential persistence of criminal involvement in the supply chain.

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Germany's Cannabis Act Fuels European Market Surge

Germany's 2024 Cannabis Act significantly expanded medical cannabis access, increasing patient numbers from 300,000 in 2024 to a projected 840,000 in 2025, while the industrial hemp market is poised for a three-fold increase to €15 billion by 2030, driven by demand for sustainable materials; this du...

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Trump to Decide on Marijuana Rescheduling in Coming Weeks

President Trump announced he will decide on marijuana rescheduling within weeks, a rare public comment following reports of private discussions about loosening restrictions; this comes amid a stalled rescheduling process initiated by the Biden administration.

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Federal Raid on California Cannabis Farm Leaves One Dead, Purpose Unclear

Federal agents raided California's largest legal cannabis grower, Glass House Farms, arresting over 360 people, mostly for immigration violations; one farmworker died, and the raid's purpose remains unclear despite government claims of investigating child labor and human trafficking.

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US Cannabis Market Plummets Amidst Oversupply and Regulatory Uncertainty

The US cannabis industry, once valued at $37 billion, now struggles with oversupply, slow revenue, and regulatory roadblocks, despite potential growth in Germany.

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