Online Platform Disputes Drive Record High in Trade Mediation Cases in South Korea

SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea recorded its highest-ever number of trade dispute mediation cases in 2024, driven largely by a surge in conflicts involving online platforms, according to data released on Sunday by the Korea Fair Trade Mediation Agency (KFTMA). The agency reported receiving 4,041 mediation requests last year, marking a 16% increase [...]