Republic of Korea: KFTC investigation into Krafton, Nexon Korea, and NCSOFT for alleged violations of subcontracting regulations in the game content production sector
Progress
Current status
in force
06 Jan 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
KFTC fined Krafton, Nexon Korea, and NCSOFT for violations of subcontracting regulations in the game content sector
On 6 January 2025, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) imposed sanctions against three game software development companies: Krafton, Nexon Korea, and NCSOFT. The FTC's investigation revealed that these companies violated subcontracting regulations by is…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority