[Headline News] Intel faces S Korean sales probe (august 10, 2005)

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Intel faces S Korean sales probe (august  10, 2005)

Semiconductor maker Intel is facing a probe into its sales practices in South Korea, echoing similar inquiries in Europe and Japan.
Intel revealed it was co-operating with the country's Fair Trade Commission which has requested documents relating to marketing and rebate schemes.
Earlier this year the firm was rebuked for violating antitrust laws in Japan, and is also under scrutiny by Brussels.
Intel has an 80% share of the market for microprocessors in South Korea.

Dominant position

South Korean regulators are examining whether sales arrangements Intel operated with local PC manufacturers were anti-competitive. >>more

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