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FTC chief vows to 'restore justice' as court clears way for Coupang probe
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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.
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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.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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