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Republic of Korea: Cabinet adopted amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including user identification requirement

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Cabinet adopted amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including user identification requirement

On 14 July 2026, the Cabinet adopted the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, including user identification requirement. The Decree applies to online marketplace intermediaries facilitating c…

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
central government

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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…