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South Korea is expanding mandatory pre-approval requirements to wired telecom retailers, extending a 2014 wireless mandate aimed at curbing deceptive sales practices and protecting consumers. While regulators expect this to establish fairer distribution standards, the telecom industry is strongly resisting, arguing that increased oversight will stifle competition and harm consumer choice. The move signals escalating regulatory control over Korea's telecom distribution landscape.