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FTC approves Gmarket-AliExpress joint venture

Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has approved the establishment of a joint venture between Gmarket and AliExpress, on the condition that the two companies do not share domestic consumer data in the online cross-border shopping market.

2025-09-18

Korea conditionally approves AliExpress, Shinsegae unit joint venture

Korea's competition regulator on Thursday conditionally approved a joint venture between Alibaba International's AliExpress Korea and a unit of local company Shinsegae, but cited concerns over the sharing of customer information.

2025-09-18

Watchdog fines AliExpress, affiliates over breaches of consumer protection, advertising laws

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has fined AliExpress and its affiliates for violating consumer protection and advertising laws, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of foreign e-commerce platforms.

2025-08-31

Seoul gov't probe finds children's swimwear, pool items sold on AliExpress, Temu unsafe

A recent safety inspection of children’s swimwear and water sports equipment sold on overseas online platforms revealed that several items failed to meet domestic safety standards, the Seoul city government said Friday.

2025-08-01

Unlicensed 'Squid Game' merchandise on AliExpress sparks concern over rights violations

Unauthorized “Squid Game” (2021-) merchandise tied to its third season is surfacing on Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress, sparking concerns over violations of intellectual property rights.

2025-07-07

Over 30% of imported children's rain gear from AliExpress, Temu deemed unsafe

More than 30 percent of imported children’s products bought through overseas direct-purchase platforms such as AliExpress and Temu failed safety standards, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Friday.

2025-06-27

No man is an island, but if he lives on Jeju, he's finally getting free delivery

After years of exclusion from online shopping platforms' free delivery systems, the island of Jeju has finally gotten what was previously a mainland benefit, with even China's AliExpress getting in on the action.

2025-06-27

Consumers prefer Korean shopping platforms over cheaper Chinese alternatives

More than half of all Korean consumers who have used Chinese online shopping platforms said they still prefer domestic sites for their reliability and quality — even if prices are higher.

2025-05-16

AliExpress removes canvas bag printed with image of late Korean military dictator

Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress removed a canvas bag printed with an image of former strongman Chun Doo Hwan after receiving a formal protest from the May 18 Foundation.

2025-05-12

It's a lock: KCA picks 10 best door locks from AliExpress

A senior official at the Korea Consumer Agency reviews door locks at the agency's headquarters in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Feb. 18.

2025-02-18