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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 is set to resume its investigation into Coupang for allegedly shifting discount costs to suppliers after a court cleared the way, following the company's attempt to suspend the probe.
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 reopened regulatory threat if you run supplier-dependent e-commerce in South Korea. Coupang's case shows courts may now back watchdog powers to enforce fair supplier treatment, raising the bar for compliance this quarter.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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