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South Korea's KT appeals antitrust fine for alleged collusion with rival carriers

By Jenny Lee ( August 5, 2025, 05:59 GMT | Insight) -- South Korea’s telecom giant KT has filed a court appeal against a 29.9 billion won (about $21.5 million) fine from the country’s antitrust regulator over alleged coordination of mobile service sales incentives with SK Telecom and LG Uplus. The two rivals are expected to seek reconsideration from the Korea Fair Trade Commission, which could reduce the penalties, though MLex understands they have not yet submitted their petitions.South Korea’s telecom giant KT has launched a legal challenge against a 29.9 billion won (about $21.5 million) fine imposed by the country's antitrust watchdog for allegedly coordinating mobile service sales incentives with rivals SK Telecom and LG Uplus....

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