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FTC head vows stern action against unfair practices burdening people

Published

12 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Generalist

◆ Geography

South Korea

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Read at koreatimes.co.kr →

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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission plans strong measures against unfair market practices like price fixing, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups and ensuring fair competition in sectors such as weddings, leisure, and funerals, while monitoring major conglomerates and platform operators.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Generalist, and 1 source has reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea's FTC is increasing enforcement against unfair market tactics that inflate costs and stifle competition. You in sectors tied to daily life and digital platforms must prepare for tougher scrutiny and new rules reshaping market behaviour.

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1 source · 12 Oct 2026

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