Progress

Current status
in force
27 Oct 2026in force
13 Oct 2025in force

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

27 Oct 2026
in force

Fair Trade Commission issued corrective order against Coupang over unfair fee calculation clause

On 27 October 2026, the Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) issued a corrective order against Coupang over an unfair fee calculation clause in its Coupang Eats Owner Rate Plan Policy. The decision concerns merchants selling through Coupang’s delivery appli…

  • Fair Trade Commission issued corrective order against Coupang over unfair fee calculation clause, Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) (Official)
13 Oct 2025
in force

Fair Trade Commission ordered Coupang Eats to amend merchant contract terms to address unfair practices

On 13 October 2025, the Fair Trade Commission ordered Coupang Eats to amend its merchant contract terms to address unfair practices. The company must revise ten categories of terms, including stopping the practice of charging intermediation and paym…

  • Ruling against Coupang Eats over unfair merchant contract terms, Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) (Official)