Republic of Korea: Fair Trade Commission investigation into eight online advertising agencies over alleged deceptive advertising practices

Progress

Current status
under deliberation
21 Nov 2025 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

21 Nov 2025
under deliberation

Fair Trade Commission opened investigation into eight online advertising agencies over alleged deceptive advertising practices

On 21 November 2025, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) opened investigations into eight online advertising agencies following the Online Advertising Agency Illegal Conduct Response Task Force (TF)’s third-quarter investigation request review. The TF s…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority