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Regulatory Authority Penalizes AliExpress and Associates for Infractions in Consumer Protection and Advertising Regulations

Foreign electronic commerce platforms AliExpress and its associates have been penalized by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) for breaching consumer protection and advertising regulations, as part of an effort to enhance supervision over foreign e-commerce companies.

Regulatory Body Fines AliExpress and Associates for Violations of Consumer Protection and...
Regulatory Body Fines AliExpress and Associates for Violations of Consumer Protection and Advertising Regulations

Regulatory Authority Penalizes AliExpress and Associates for Infractions in Consumer Protection and Advertising Regulations

In an effort to adhere to Korean law, online retail giants AliExpress and Temu have made significant updates to their terms and conditions. This decision follows the removal of a controversial canvas bag printed with an image of a late Korean military dictator.

The image of the removed canvas bag, as well as an illustration of the AliExpress logo, were both captured on February 11 by two different agencies: REUTERS and YONHAP. The source of the illustration, featuring the AliExpress logo, is YONHAP, while the image of the removed canvas bag was sourced from both REUTERS and YONHAP.

The company behind AliExpress, the globally recognised e-commerce platform, is the Alibaba Group, a Chinese corporation headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The Alibaba Group, through its AliExpress brand, has established a strong presence in the international market.

The illustration, which clearly showcases the AliExpress logo, was taken on the same day as the image of the removed canvas bag. However, the exact update timeline by AliExpress and Temu has not been specified in the article.

It is important to note that no further information about 'Squid Game' merchandise was provided in this paragraph.

This move by AliExpress and Temu underscores their commitment to respecting cultural sensitivities and adhering to local laws in the countries they operate. As the e-commerce landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial for companies to maintain a responsible approach to their merchandise offerings.

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