Republic of Korea: User identification requirement in amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce

Progress

Current status
adopted
21 Jul 2026 in force
14 Jul 2026 adopted
20 Apr 2026 processing consultation
11 Mar 2026 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
other service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

21 Jul 2026
in force

Amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including user identification requirement enter into force

On 21 July 2026, the amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, including user identification requirement, enters into force. The Decree applies to online marketplace intermediaries facilitating c…

Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
14 Jul 2026
adopted

Cabinet adopted amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including user identification requirement

On 14 July 2026, the Cabinet adopted the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, including user identification requirement. The Decree applies to online marketplace intermediaries facilitating c…

Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government
20 Apr 2026
processing consultation

Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce (Law No. 21312) including user identification requirement

On 20 April 2026, the Fair Trade Commission closes the public consultation on proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312). The amendments follow the Act promulgated on 20 Jan…

Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body consumer protection authority
11 Mar 2026
in consultation

Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce (Law No. 21312) including user identification requirement

On 11 March 2026, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312) until 20 April 2026. The amendments follo…

Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body consumer protection authority