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CJ Korea Express, Echoroba's subcontracting practices prompt prosecution request

( October 19, 2016, 06:56 GMT | Insight) -- South Korea’s Small & Medium Business Association has asked the Korea Fair Trade Commission to report delivery firm CJ Korea Express and outdoor wear supplier Echoroba to prosecutors for alleged violations of subcontracting regulations, Yonhap News reports.South Korea’s Small & Medium Business Association has asked the Korea Fair Trade Commission to report delivery firm CJ Korea Express and outdoor wear supplier Echoroba to prosecutors for alleged violations of subcontracting regulations, Yonhap News reports. The SME body used the country's “right to request” system, which is designed to prompt the antitrust watchdog to file a complaint to prosecutors even if it has already completed an investigation. CJ stands accused of not issuing written contracts to subcontractors and unfairly canceling contracts. Echoroba has received fines of 54 million won ($48,138) over delayed subcontracting payments and for canceling contracts in a manner deemed unfair. ...

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