( October 1, 2025, 02:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Korea Fair Trade Commission has launched a taskforce to improve investigation procedures, fairness and transparency in response to growing calls to expedite case handling, the agency said Wednesday. Led by the vice chairman, the taskforce is divided into two teams — one focused on enhancing transparency and fairness, and the other on accelerating investigations. It will operate for two months before presenting final measures by the end of the year. The initiative, introduced by newly appointed Chairman Ju Biung-ghi, reflects the KFTC’s commitment to strengthening investigative fairness and transparency.The statement, in Korean, is attached....
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