“South Korean police arrest 13 people for alleged meth production using cold medicine”

Key points

• Thirteen people arrested in Pyeongtaek over alleged meth lab operation.
• The group produced 1.36 kg of methamphetamine between April 2025 and June 2026.
• Pharmacy workers and a licensed herbal pharmacist supplied 636,600 cold medicine tablets.
• Authorities seized 1.36 kg meth, 635 g pseudoephedrine, and manufacturing equipment.
• 130 million won in criminal proceeds recovered; four suspects referred to prosecutors.