On the 14th, it was learned that the Korea Fair Trade Commission detected suspected collusion by four petrochemical companies on prices of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plasticizers, additives that make it softer, and has begun an investigation.
That day, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) sent Researcher to the offices of LG Chem, Hanwha Solutions, Aekyung, and OCI to secure related materials.
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is said to be investigating whether these companies colluded on PVC and plasticizer prices under the pretext of restricted naphtha supply caused by the Middle East war.
An official at the Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said, "We cannot confirm individual cases."
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