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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 FTC has had its probe into Coupang resumed after a court denied the company's request to suspend the investigation, which focuses on allegations of unfairly shifting discount costs onto suppliers. FTC chief Ju Biung-ghi emphasised restoring justice and protecting small merchants as key motives.
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 growing scrutiny if your platform offloads costs onto suppliers unfairly. This probe shows regulators in South Korea will act decisively on ecommerce fairness, signalling tighter regulatory risk for marketplaces.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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