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Title	KCC LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO KT OVER FALSE AND MISLEADING ADS
Date	2025-07-21	Read	22117
An investigation is underway into illegal acts, such as false and misleading advertisements that used the SK Telecom cyber breach. A fact-finding investigation into KT has been launched following a report that claimed the mobile carrier had attracted customers with false and misleading advertisements related to SK Telecom’s recent data breach. The Korea Communications Commission (KCC, Chairperson Lee Jinsook) began a fact-finding investigation into KT on July 16, following a report filed on July 7 claiming that KT ran false and misleading ads using SK Telecom’s data breach in violation of the Telecommunications Business Act. It has been found through the KCC’s on-site inspection on the 10th that KT’s headquarters-including its regional and sales division-may have exaggerated or misleadingly explained important contract terms and service information, potentially violating the Act concerning discriminatory practices against users. The KCC decided to proceed with an investigation as KT appears to have potentially violated the Telecommunications Business Act, stating that it will take strict measures against KT if any violations are confirmed. An advisory was issued by the KCC on the 11th to prevent consumer harm from false and misleading advertisements by distributors?including authorized dealers and retailers?particularly in light of the release of Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Z Fold 7 series (July 25) and the repeal of the Mobile Device Distribution Improvement Act (July 22). The KCC plans to continue to protect consumers by strictly regulating illegal and deceptive practices that may harm users.
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