Republic of Korea: Fair Trade Commission's investigation into SK Telecom, KT Corporation, and LG U+ over alleged unfair contractual terms
Progress
Current status
in force
06 Aug 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Fair Trade Commission directed SK Telecom, KT Corporation and LG U+ to correct unfair contractual terms
On 6 August 2026, the Fair Trade Commission directed 3 telecommunications operators, namely SK Telecom, KT Corporation, and LG U+, to correct 4 types of unfair contractual terms affecting consumers. The Commission noted that the operators had includ…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority