The purpose of this Act is to protect the rights and interests of consumers and enhance market confidence by prescribing matters relating to the fair trade of goods or services by means of electronic commerce transactions, mail orders, etc., thereby contributing to the sound development of the national economy.[This Article Wholly Amended on Feb. 17, 2012]
Laws › Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce › CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce — Article 1 (Purpose)
전자상거래 등에서의 소비자보호에 관한 법률 제1조
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