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Republic of Korea: KFTC Investigation into Eduwill for alleged violation of Electronic Commerce Act

Progress

Current status
in force
04 Jul 2024 in force

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

04 Jul 2024
in force

Issued ruling in Korea Fair Trade Commission Investigation into Eduwill

On 4 July 2024, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) imposed corrective measures and penalties against Eduwill for violating the Electronic Commerce Act. The KFTC found that Eduwill advertised online lecture products as discounted for a limited …

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body consumer protection authority

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