Republic of Korea: FTC investigation into Kakao Entertainment regarding unfair practices
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Sep 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in FTC investigation into Kakao Entertainment
On 22 September 2023, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ruling in its investigation into Kakao Entertainment. The FTC imposed sanctions on Kakao Entertainment, a web novel platform operator, for unfair practices related to web novel c…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority