{
  "id": 13903977,
  "title": "Lawmakers slam Coupang for refusing to cooperate with antitrust probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lawmakers-slam-coupang-for-refusing-to-cooperate-with-antitrust-probe",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261012/lawmakers-slam-coupang-for-refusing-to-cooperate-with-antitrust-probe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties expressed their disapproval on Monday for e-commerce giant Coupang's refusal to allow an on-site investigation by the antitrust regulator. The incident, which took place during a parliamentary audit of the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) at the National Assembly in Seoul, has raised concerns about the potential impact on law enforcement and prompted calls for stricter regulations to prevent companies from obstructing investigations.\n\nMin Byoung-dug, a representative from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), criticized Coupang for blocking investigators from entering its premises. He questioned whether the company should be allowed to treat Korea's public authorities with such disregard, warning that it could set a dangerous precedent for other retailers. Min also urged the committee to issue a resolution or statement condemning Coupang's actions.\n\nCoupang's refusal to cooperate with the FTC's on-site investigation in August stemmed from suspicions of potential violations of the law governing e-commerce activities.",
  "summary": "Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties criticized Coupang on Monday for refusing an on-site investigation by the antitrust regulator, warning that its actions could undermine law enforcement and calling for legislation to prevent companies from obstructing investigations. During a parliamentary audit of the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) at the National Assembly in Seoul, Rep. Min…",
  "key_points": [
    "Coupang refused on-site FTC investigation in August",
    "Lawmakers from ruling and opposition parties disapprove",
    "Min Byoung-dug criticizes Coupang's disregard for public authorities"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lawmakers slam Coupang for refusing to cooperate with antitrust probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lawmakers-slam-coupang-for-refusing-to-cooperate-with-antitrust-probe-13907816",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}