Appeal Procedure to KFTC’s Decision and Order to the Seoul High Court

KFTC’s decision or order does not become effective until the formal written decision and order has been issued. Following receipt of the KFTC’s written order, the respondent party may appeal as followings:

1. Filing an Request for re-hearing & suspension of enforcement

A respondent who is dissatisfied with the decision may file a request for re-hearing to the KFTC within 30 days from the receipt of the written decision.

The KFTC may hold a new hearing and make a decision within 60 days, but it can extend the decision-making period up to 30 days.

2. Filing a lawsuit for appeal to the Seoul High Court

The respondent party may appeal the KFTC’s decision to the Seoul High Court. In addition, the party may file a petition for a stay of the enforcement of order to the Seoul High Court, too.

The party shall file a lawsuit to the Seoul High Court within 30 days from the receipt of a written decision or re-hearing result.

3. Final Appeal to the Supreme Court

A losing party at the Seoul High Court may appeal to the Supreme Court within 14 days from the receipt of the decision.