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Lawmakers slam Coupang for refusing to cooperate with antitrust probe
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korean lawmakers from ruling and opposition parties criticised Coupang for blocking an antitrust regulator's on-site investigation over alleged violations of large retailer laws, with calls to strengthen enforcement powers and prevent companies from obstructing probes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You must prepare for tougher regulatory scrutiny in South Korea’s e-commerce sector as Coupang’s stand against the antitrust commission triggers lawmakers to push for stronger enforcement powers. This shift opens a clear risk that resisting investigations will no longer be tolerated, making cooperation essential.
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