Republic of Korea: Korean Fair Trade Commission investigation into Broadcom for abuse of dominance
Progress
Current status
in force
21 Sep 2023 in force
07 Jun 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
semiconductors
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in FTC investigation into Broadcom for alleged unfair business conduct
On 21 September 2023, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued corrective orders and imposed a preliminary fine of KRW 191 billion against Broadcom, which, allegedly through unfair means such as suspending parts shipments, compelled Samsung Ele…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Rejected Final Consent Decree in Korean Fair Trade Commission investigation into Broadcom for alleged abuse of dominance
On 21 September 2023, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued corrective orders and imposed a preliminary fine of KRW 191 billion against Broadcom for unfair business practices regarding Samsung Electronics. Samsung relied on Broadcom for the …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority