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[REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK] FTC's costly crackdown on conglomerates generates little return
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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is intensifying fines on conglomerates but faces frequent court reversals, leading to costly refunds and raising questions on enforcement effectiveness.
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You face rising regulatory risks as South Korea's FTC escalates antitrust fines but struggles to uphold them in court. Prepare your legal strategy to protect your finances against potentially reversible sanctions.
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