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Korea antitrust chief vows legal fix after Coupang probe halted by court
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) chair vowed legal amendments to prevent companies from evading on-site investigations after a court temporarily halted the FTC probe into Coupang. The FTC plans to strengthen franchisee collective bargaining rights, reconsider defense industry monopoly designations, and impose stricter penalties on repeat cartel offenders.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Retail Tech, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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You face tougher enforcement and legal barriers against avoiding on-site investigations in South Korea, making compliance checks urgent. The franchise and retail market will tighten, so review your regional legal safeguards now.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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