Republic of Korea: Identity verification obligations in Partial Amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
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Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312) including identity verification obligations enters into force
On 21 July 2026, the Partial Amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312) entered into force. The amendments apply to platform intermediaries facilitating consumer-to-consumer transactions and e-commerce busines…
National Assembly adopted Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including identity verification obligations
On 30 December 2025, the National Assembly of Korea adopted amendments to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874). The amendments apply to platform intermediaries facilitating consumer-to-consumer transactions and e-co…
Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including identity verification obligations was introduced to National Assembly
On 4 December 2025, the amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) was introduced to the National Assembly of Korea. The amendments would apply to platform intermediaries facilitating consumer-to-consumer tra…