Republic of Korea: Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce (Law No. 21312) including user identification requirement
Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce (Law No. 21312) including user identification requirement
On 20 April 2026, the Fair Trade Commission closes the public consultation on proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312). The amendments follow the Act promulgated on 20 Jan…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
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2026-03-11
in consultation
On 11 March 2026, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) opened a public consultation on proposed a…
2026-04-20
processing consultation
On 20 April 2026, the Fair Trade Commission closes the public consultation on proposed amendments t…
2026-07-14
adopted
On 14 July 2026, the Cabinet adopted the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer…
2026-07-21
in force
On 21 July 2026, the amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Elec…