Investigation Officer – Cartel Enforcement
Position Overview
Job Description
Investigation Officer – Cartel Enforcement
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC / 공정거래위원회) is hiring an Investigation Officer for its Cartel Investigation Bureau at 95 Dasom 3-ro, Sejong City. You will investigate anti-competitive agreements, bid-rigging, and price-fixing under the 독점규제 및 공정거래에 관한 법률 (Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act) — Korea's principal competition statute.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct dawn raids and on-site investigations of suspected cartel activity in Korean industries
- Analyse documentary and digital evidence to identify anti-competitive agreements and concerted practices
- Draft investigation reports and enforcement recommendations for the KFTC Commissioners' meeting
- Process leniency applications under Korea's cartel leniency programme
- Coordinate with international competition authorities (US DOJ, EU DG COMP, JFTC) on cross-border cartel investigations
Requirements
- Korean 변호사 licence or completion of Grade 5 civil service examination with 3-5 years of experience
- Knowledge of the 독점규제법 (MRFTA) and KFTC enforcement procedures
- Strong analytical and investigative skills; experience with digital forensics is a plus
- English proficiency for international cooperation and cross-border investigations
Responsibilities
Investigation Officer – Cartel Enforcement
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC / 공정거래위원회) is hiring an Investigation Officer for its Cartel Investigation Bureau at 95 Dasom 3-ro, Sejong City. You will investigate anti-competitive agreements, bid-rigging, and price-fixing under the 독점규제 및 공정거래에 관한 법률 (Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act) — Korea's principal competition statute.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct dawn raids and on-site investigations of suspected cartel activity in Korean industries
- Analyse documentary and digital evidence to identify anti-competitive agreements and concerted practices
- Draft investigation reports and enforcement recommendations for the KFTC Commissioners' meeting
- Process leniency applications under Korea's cartel leniency programme
- Coordinate with international competition authorities (US DOJ, EU DG COMP, JFTC) on cross-border cartel investigations
Requirements
- Korean 변호사 licence or completion of Grade 5 civil service examination with 3-5 years of experience
- Knowledge of the 독점규제법 (MRFTA) and KFTC enforcement procedures
- Strong analytical and investigative skills; experience with digital forensics is a plus
- English proficiency for international cooperation and cross-border investigations
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
₩4,500,000 - ₩6,500,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Korea Fair Trade Commission Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
