K-Content Law

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
• CHAPTER II ELECTRONIC COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS AND MAIL ORDERS
• CHAPTER III PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS' RIGHTS AND INTERESTS
• CHAPTER IV INVESTIGATION AND SUPERVISION
• CHAPTER V CORRECTIVE MEASURES AND IMPOSITION OF PENALTY SURCHARGES
• CHAPTER VI SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
• CHAPTER VII PENALTY PROVISIONS

Summary

The Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce aims to safeguard consumers' rights and interests by regulating fair trade practices in electronic commerce and mail orders in South Korea. It stipulates comprehensive guidelines for e-commerce transactions, including definitions, exclusions, and the relationship to other statutes. The Act sets a legal framework to ensure consumer protection, boost market confidence, and contribute to the national economy's healthy development. It includes provisions for fair trading, exceptions for certain business transactions, and the supremacy of this Act over others in case of conflicting regulations, unless more favorable to consumers. Enforcement is overseen by relevant government ordinances and regulations.