Korea Joongang Daily
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U.S. State Department says network law amendment 'undermines free expression'

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday voiced "significant concerns" over Korea’s newly approved law targeting false and manipulated online information, warning that it could harm U.S. technology firms and restrict freedom of expression.

2026-01-02

FTC chief vows to narrow differences in platform regulations with other countries

The head of Korea's antitrust watchdog vowed Thursday to pursue efforts to narrow any differences between the country's proposed regulations on online platforms and those of others.

2025-11-06

Trump threatens higher tariffs on 'all countries with digital taxes'

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Monday that his administration will impose additional tariffs on countries that levy taxes or regulations on U.S. tech companies.

2025-08-26

Antitrust regulator says U.S. firms will be treated equally under proposed online platform rules

U.S. companies will be treated the same as domestic firms under Korea's proposed regulations for online platforms, the country's antitrust watchdog said Thursday, in response to a recent inquiry from the U.S. House of Representatives.

2025-08-07

Korea's proposal to rein in online platforms sparks tension in U.S. trade negotiations

Washington is pushing back hard against Seoul’s plan to rein in monopolistic online platforms, turning Korea’s proposed so-called Online Platform Fair Act Law into a flashpoint in the countries’ upcoming trade negotiations.

2025-07-18

Musinsa raided for allegedly tying merchants' hands with other platforms

The Fair Trade Commission sent investigators to seize documents at the headquarters of fashion marketplace Musinsa over claims of violating fair trade laws.

2024-08-26

More women in 50s, 60s finding part-time caretaking jobs

A growing number of women in their 50s and 60s are finding part-time work in caretaking and housekeeping services, while the number of men in delivery work has decreased compared to last year.

2023-11-23

Netflix to raise account-sharing fees

Netflix will collect an additional fee from users who share accounts with those outside of their households. Other local streaming providers are also increasing their subscription fees.

2023-11-02

Korea may take another shot at big tech with 'platform' bill

“Platform companies” could soon be more tightly regulated. A bill regulating these companies was put forward by the government earlier this year. The National Assembly is to vote on it in the coming days. Platform companies are ...

2021-11-22

New legislation on online shopping proposed by FTC

The antitrust agency announced new legislation to make online retail more accountable after online transactions surged during the global coronavirus pandemic.

2020-09-28