ECD Korea Policy Centre Competition Law workshop on Antitrust Enforcement and Digital Regulation in Digital Markets

Dated  04-09-2025

Organizing Institutions

The forum was hosted by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC). It was followed by a workshop organized by the OECD–Korea Policy Centre, co-organized in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Venue and Dates

The events were held at the OECD–Korea Policy Centre, Republic of Korea.

CCP Representation

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was represented by:

• Mr. Salman Amin, Member, Office of International Affairs

Key Themes and Discussions

• The forum and workshop focused on competition law enforcement and regulatory challenges in digital markets.

• Discussions covered the impact of digital platforms on market structure and competition dynamics.

• Key areas included antitrust enforcement in the digital economy and regulatory and structural measures to address anti-competitive practices

• Emphasis was placed on the need for adaptive competition frameworks to respond to technological innovation

International Participation

Senior officials and experts participated from Korea, France, Bangladesh, Japan, the United States, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Fiji.

Key Takeaways for CCP

• The events provided CCP with valuable exposure to international perspectives on antitrust enforcement and digital market regulation.

• Participation enhanced understanding of emerging regulatory approaches in digital markets.

• It strengthened engagement and coordination with global competition authorities.

• The insights gained will support CCP in developing effective policy and enforcement responses to digital platform–related challenges in Pakistan.