Republic of Korea: Local operations requirement in amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce
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Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including local operations requirement enters into force
On 21 January 2027, the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, including local operations requirement, enters into force. Article 25-4 of the Decree includes provisions on foreign businesses wit…
Cabinet adopted Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including local operations requirement
On 14 July 2026, the Cabinet approved the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, including local operations requirement. Article 25-4 of the Decree includes provisions on foreign businesses with…
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…
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…