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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The South Korean parliamentary audit will scrutinise the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged abuse of authority in on-site inspections and excessive fines. Courts have increasingly suspended FTC enforcement, questioning the legality and effectiveness of sanctions amid record fines and mass refund payments.
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You face a tougher legal environment as courts push back hard on South Korea's FTC enforcement power, signalling a narrow window to challenge or renegotiate compliance demands. Companies like Hanwha and Coupang show that contesting unfair audits and excessive fines now has a strong chance of success.
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