집단소송제 및 징벌적 손해배상제도 도입시 증가될 것으로 예상되는 공정거래법 위반행위 억지효과에 관한 실증적 분석

Abstract

Under the Korean antitrust jurisdiction, the administrative fine by the Korean Fair Trade Commission(hereinafter, “KFTC”) has played a major role on deterring the violations of antitrust laws. But, the average amount of fine was imposed as a very lower level as 1.4% of the affected commerce. It is estimated not to have a sufficient deterrence effect. Except for this fine, there are two more other sanctions such as criminal fines and damages, which have no sufficient deterrence effects at all. To reform the structure of Korean antitrust enforcement against the antitrust violations, two tracks may be offered. Firstly, some insist on raising the amount of administrative fine. Secondly, others insist on the introduction of class action and/or punitive damages systems. After reviewing all the strength and drawbacks of two way reforms, I can say that there is no royal way to get rid of all prospected drawbacks, and only ‘second best solution’ may be offered. Under the reform, enforcement costs.