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Korea customs lab meets accuracy standards in international drug test
South Korea’s Central Customs Laboratory met all accuracy standards in an international drug-analysis test.
The test was organized in September by Australia’s National Measurement Institute, and the lab announced its result on October 20.
Thirty-three specialist institutions worldwide took part, analyzing identical samples so their results could be compared.
The samples contained methamphetamine and MDMA, drugs also known as meth and ecstasy.
Other substances, including sugar, were mixed into the samples to resemble drugs seized in real cases.
The result shows the lab met the test’s accuracy criteria for analyzing these drugs, though no further action was announced.
South Korea’s Central Customs Laboratory met all accuracy assessment standards in an international drug proficiency test.
The test was organized by Australia’s National Measurement Institute in September.
It involved 33 specialist drug-analysis institutions worldwide, which analyzed identical samples for comparison.
The samples contained methamphetamine and MDMA mixed with other substances such as sugar.
The Korea Customs Service announced the result on October 20.
- Who
- South Korea’s Central Customs Laboratory.
- What
- It met all accuracy assessment standards in an international drug-analysis proficiency test.
- When
- The test was held in September, and the result was announced on October 20, 2026.
- Where
- The test was organized by Australia’s National Measurement Institute. The location of the test was not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The laboratory took part in the international proficiency test organized by Australia’s National Measurement Institute.
The Korea Customs Service announced that the laboratory met all accuracy assessment standards.
- Participating institutions
- 33
- Test organizer
- Australia’s National Measurement Institute
- Substances tested
- Methamphetamine and MDMA
- Sample composition
- Drugs mixed with other substances, including sugar
- Result announced
- October 20, 2026