Progress

Current status
in force
15 Oct 2025in force

Scope

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

Timeline of events

15 Oct 2025
in force

Fair Trade Commission issued ruling against Coupang with fine of KRW 2.5 million over deceptive dark patterns

On 15 October 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) issued a ruling against Coupang Inc. with a fine of KRW 2.5 million for deceptive practices breaching the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce. The ruling applies to Coupang’s e…

  • Ruling against Coupang over Electronic Commerce Act, Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) (Official)