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FTC's On-Site Investigations Surge 2.5 Times in a Year to Record High... More Companies ...
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Fusion42 · 3 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The South Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has increased its on-site investigations by over 2.5 times year-over-year, targeting collusion and unfair practices across major sectors including retail, energy, and IT. This surge has led to more companies seeking legal counsel amid intensified regulatory enforcement and an agency expansion including reinstating the Investigation Bureau.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce.
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You face a regulatory crackdown that will not just spot-check but systematically hunt collusion across sectors. Get your legal defence ready now or risk penalties from forcible on-site raids backed by a resurgent investigation bureau.
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