South Korea cracks down on "human flesh capsules"

Al Jazeera English

by Al Jazeera English

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South Korean authorities say they plan to crackdown

on the illegal smuggling of so-called "human flesh capsules".

The pills contain parts of human foetuses or infants and are believed to be sold as stamina enhancement drugs.

But customs officials say they can cause serious health problems.

Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay is in Seoul.