( June 8, 2026, 08:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Coupang, Kakao Gift, Apple Korea and Samsung Electronics are among companies whose suppliers or agents may be covered by South Korea’s annual survey of distribution and agency trading practices. The Korea Fair Trade Commission said Monday it will survey 7,600 suppliers and store vendors dealing with 43 retail brands, along with 50,000 agents transacting with 521 suppliers across 22 industries, focusing on 2025 transactions. The survey will newly examine trading dependence, transaction concentration and operating-profit margins, while also probing unfair practices specific to online retail markets. Findings due in November may be used for policy reforms, enforcement planning and wider use of standard contracts.Statement is attached (in Korean)....
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