Republic of Korea: Adopted KCC declaration warning Galaxy Foldable 6 users against fraudulent activities

On 4 July 2024, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) adopted a declaration warning users of the upcoming Galaxy Foldable 6 against fraudulent activities. The declaration is adopted in response to concerns over false, exaggerated, and deceptive advertisements in online sales channels, including 'holy sites' such as online cafes, blogs, and social media groups. The KCC's initiative aims to safeguard consumers from scams that misrepresent smartphone discounts, demand separate contracts for subsidy payments, or offer misleading free gifts requiring expensive plan subscriptions. Additionally, this declaration is part of the KCC’s plans to enhance inspections concerning legal violations to protect consumers.