Republic of Korea: KCC investigation into AliExpress alleged infringement of user interests
Progress
Current status
under investigation
30 Oct 2024 under investigation
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
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Completed KCC fact-finding investigation into AliExpress requiring further communication with the relevant business operators to finalise corrective action and impose fines
On 30 October 2024, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) completed a fact-finding investigation into AliExpress for violations of the Telecommunications Business Act. The KCC found that AliExpress engaged in “false and exaggerated” notification…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body