Republic of Korea: Fair Trade Commission investigation into Kakao over alleged unfair trade practices
Progress
Current status
in consultation
09 Apr 2025 processing consultation
11 Mar 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on proposed consent order pertaining to Kakao over alleged unfair trade practices
On 9 April 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) closes a public consultation on a proposed consent order regarding Kakao's alleged violations of the Large-scale Distribution Business Act. The order applies to Kakao’s e-commerce platform, Kak…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on proposed consent order pertaining to Kakao over alleged unfair trade practices
On 11 March 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) opened a public consultation on a proposed consent order regarding Kakao's alleged violations of the Large-scale Distribution Business Act, until 9 April 2025. The order applies to Kakao’s e-c…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority