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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Kakao Mobility (Kamo) filed a request to suspend the corrective order issued by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its alleged "call blocking" practices, but the court has rejected the request. Legal experts view this decision as unusual, as similar cases involving contract modifications have often led to a suspension of enforcement.
According to legal sources on Sunday, the Seoul High Court’s Administrative Division 7 dismissed Kamo’s request on the 27th to suspend the FTC’s corrective order.
In December last year, the FTC imposed a fine of 15.1 billion KRW on Kamo for violating fair trade regulations. Kamo was accused of unfairly blocking Kakao T’s general ride-hailing service for taxi drivers who refused to sign partnership agreements that required sharing taxi operation data with competitors such as UT and Tada.
The FTC ordered Kamo to revise or terminate the agreements and to inform taxi drivers and consumers about these corrective measures. However, Kamo filed for a suspension of enforcement in January, which the court has now denied.
The court’s decision has drawn attention as it requires companies to comply with FTC orders even while legal disputes are ongoing. Kamo is reportedly considering filing an appeal to take the case to the Supreme Court.
Alphabiz Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
