Republic of Korea: Korean Fair Trade Commission investigation into live e-commerce platform providers over alleged unfair general terms and conditions
Progress
Current status
in force
06 Oct 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in Korean Fair Trade Commission investigation into live e-commerce platform providers regarding general terms and conditions
On 6 October 2023, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ruling following an investigation into unfair contract clauses in the general terms and conditions of live e-commerce platform providers Coupang, Naver, Kakao and Grip Company. The F…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority