Republic of Korea: Fair Trade Commission investigation into Meta Platforms for alleged violation of Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce
Progress
Current status
in force
02 May 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Fair Trade Commission issues corrective order and imposed a KRW 6 million fine on Meta Platforms for violating Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce
On 2 May 2025, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced sanctions against Meta Platforms for violating the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce as an online platform intermediary (electronic bulletin board service provider) through its…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority