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Too good to be true: The challenges of tackling deceptive wellness ads in Korea

Regulators recently flagged 26 companies for misleading consumers, but they are still struggling to combat a wave of product scams that use celebrities, AI-generated "experts" and false claims to drive sales.

2026.8.6

A poster promotes a KF80 mask as if it has the performance and efficacy of a KF94 mask. [MINISTRY OF FOOD AND DRUG SAFETY]

Drug Safety Ministry finds over 900 false advertising violations

As demand for cold medicine and other health products rises ahead of the winter respiratory illness season, regulators uncovered 904 cases of illegal online sales and false advertising for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics.

2025.11.24

Tesla fined in Korea for false advertising, violating e-commerce laws

Tesla was fined more than $2 million by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) for false advertising and for violating e-commerce laws.

2023.1.3

Tag: false advertising

false advertising

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Too good to be true: The challenges of tackling deceptive wellness ads in Korea

Drug Safety Ministry finds over 900 false advertising violations

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