FTC head vows stern action against unfair practices burdening people

The Head Of Korea's Antitrust Watchdog Said Monday His Agency Will Take Stern Action Against Unfair Market Practices, Such As Price Fixing, That Add To People's Financial Burdens. Ju Biung-ghi, Head Of The Fair Trade Commission (FTC), Made The Remarks During A Parliamentary Audit At The National Assembly, Noting The Watchdog Will Work To Revamp Policies To Root Out Such Abuses. "To Fundamentally Address Deep-rooted Price Fixing In The Market, The FTC Will Develop More Effective Policy Measures, Such As Revoking The Registrations Of Businesses Repeatedly Engaging In Price Fixing, Seeking Business Suspensions Or Ordering Companies To Reset Their Prices," Ju Said. The Chairperson Added The Commission Will Proactively Address Unfair Practices In Sectors Closely Linked To People's Daily Lives, Including The Wedding, Leisure And Funeral Industries. Ju Said The FTC's Policy Goals Include Giving Vulnerable Groups, Including Small Businesses And The Self-employed, A Stronger Voice. "To Ease The Imbalance Of Power Among Market Players, We Aim To Establish An Environment Where They Can Compete Fairl

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