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South Korea Antitrust Watchdog Moves Toward Sanctions Against Korean Air, Asiana

Published

30 September 2026

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regulatory

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Micromobility

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission is moving towards sanctions against Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jin Air for allegedly violating merger conditions by reducing seat capacity below required levels on domestic routes. The commission also rejected the airlines' request to lower minimum capacity requirements on routes to Guam due to insufficient change in circumstances.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face stricter enforcement on merger conditions in South Korea's airline market; adjusting your route capacity without clear regulatory approval risks fines and criminal complaints.

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1 source · 30 Sep 2026

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