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FTC chief vows to 'restore justice' as court clears way for Coupang probe

Published

29 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

E-commerce

◆ Geography

South Korea

◆ Source

Read at koreaherald.com →

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission, led by Ju Biung-ghi, plans to resume a probe into Coupang for allegedly shifting discount costs onto suppliers after a court cleared the way following a temporary suspension.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a reopening of market access barriers as South Korea's antitrust watchdog shifts from paused to active scrutiny of e-commerce supplier terms. This is your moment to review supplier agreements and prepare for tougher compliance or competitive advantage.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026

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