On-site meeting to discuss policy communication with used-goods trading platforms. Nam Dong-il, vice chair of the Fair Trade Commission, is fifth from left. (Fair Trade Commission)
Nam Dong-il, vice chair of South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission, said on the 23rd that used-goods trading platform operators should fully understand the procedures and obligations under new rules introduced through revisions to the E-Commerce Act and meet their social responsibilities.
Speaking at a meeting with industry officials at the EL Tower in Seoul’s Yangjae-dong, Nam said used-goods platforms have become core trading infrastructure used routinely by most people, making it urgent to create a safe marketplace where consumers can trade with confidence.
The meeting was held to encourage platform operators to comply with the legal framework governing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) transactions. Under the revised E-Commerce Act now in effect, C2C transactions are included in the category of mail-order sales and are subject to oversight.
Nam said the government is working across ministries to eradicate illegal ticket scalping in performance and sports events, and urged the industry to do its part by regularly checking for suspected scalping transactions and taking swift action to help curb illegal activity in areas closely tied to daily life.
Platform executives attending the meeting pledged to faithfully carry out measures to protect users. They also asked that future policy design reflect the flexible nature of secondhand trading, where a wide range of parties and transaction conditions coexist.
The FTC said it will continue active on-site communication with companies in the e-commerce sector to help establish a safe consumer environment and fair trading practices.
Speaking at a meeting with industry officials at the EL Tower in Seoul’s Yangjae-dong, Nam said used-goods platforms have become core trading infrastructure used routinely by most people, making it urgent to create a safe marketplace where consumers can trade with confidence.
The meeting was held to encourage platform operators to comply with the legal framework governing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) transactions. Under the revised E-Commerce Act now in effect, C2C transactions are included in the category of mail-order sales and are subject to oversight.
Nam said the government is working across ministries to eradicate illegal ticket scalping in performance and sports events, and urged the industry to do its part by regularly checking for suspected scalping transactions and taking swift action to help curb illegal activity in areas closely tied to daily life.
Platform executives attending the meeting pledged to faithfully carry out measures to protect users. They also asked that future policy design reflect the flexible nature of secondhand trading, where a wide range of parties and transaction conditions coexist.
The FTC said it will continue active on-site communication with companies in the e-commerce sector to help establish a safe consumer environment and fair trading practices.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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