FTC approves Mirae Asset's acquisition of Korbit; corrective action on disguised clinic ads 3 locations

The Fair Trade Commission approved 2026[hidden]7[hidden]9Mirae Asset Consulting's acquisition of the virtual asset exchange Korbit. With this approval, Mirae Asset Group will bring the domestic 4-ranked virtual asset exchange Korbit into its affiliates.

Based on the results of its merger review, the Fair Trade Commission decided to approve the acquisition. The specific conditions or remedies presented during the approval process will be confirmed according to the Commission's announcement.

Industry watchers said the decision could lead to more cases of combinations between financial companies and virtual asset businesses. Possibilities of combinations between other companies, including Naver and Dunamu, are also being mentioned.

Separately, the Fair Trade Commission 2026year 7month 12day, a plastic surgery clinic located in Gangnam and Seocho, Seoul, 3locations for advertising that pretended to be reviews. The FTC found that the posts concealed or did not indicate that they were advertisements and finalized administrative action.

Although these two measures differ in timing and target, both are decisions made under the Fair Trade Commission's administrative review and sanction and approval procedures. It is necessary to check the official disclosures from the relevant companies and institutions, as well as any further announcements by the Fair Trade Commission.