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Coupang challenges Korea antitrust watchdog over no-notice probe in court
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Coupang is legally challenging the Korea Fair Trade Commission's on-site probe over alleged unfair pricing practices, arguing that the probe was unlawful due to lack of prior notice. The court temporarily suspended the probe pending further review amid disputes over procedural legality and evidence concerns.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 2 Sep 2026.
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You face potential shifts in antitrust enforcement timing and notification norms in South Korea. Prepare your compliance and legal teams for evolving probe procedures that could affect operational transparency and response strategies.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 2 Sep 2026
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