Republic of Korea: Local operations requirement in amendments to Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce
Progress
Current status
in consultation
20 Apr 2026 processing consultation
11 Mar 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Local operations requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including local operations requirement
On 20 April 2026, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) closes the public consultation on proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce. Under Article 25-4, foreign businesses without a domestic address or p…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including local operations requirement
On 11 March 2026, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce until 20 April 2026. Under Article 25-4, foreign businesses without a dom…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority