· South Korea
South Korea passes the Cannabis Control Act
Hemp had been grown for cloth for centuries and smoking it was not an offence. The Act banned possession and use, with prison terms, in the middle of a government campaign against youth culture.
Index score
982−96 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 0 | −8 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are South Korea's current scores.