Korea Bans Shrinkflation on Hygiene Products

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission requires hygiene product manufacturers to notify consumers three months in advance when reducing product quantities, partnering with 11 major companies including LG Unicharm and Yuhan-Kimberly.

Franchise Growth Masks Ongoing Disputes

South Korea's franchise industry grew in 2024 with increased headquarters, brands, and sales, but conflicts over excessive margin fees between franchisors and franchisees persist, according to Fair Trade Commission analysis.

HDC's Disguised Funding Through Lease Transactions

Korea's Fair Trade Commission fined HDC 17.13 billion won for disguising affiliate funding as lease transactions, providing 36 billion won at 0.3% interest over 17 years to HDC I'Park Mall.