Korean FTC May Investigate Apple/Samsung

Posted by Zonk on Sunday October 9, 2005 @06:41PM from the should-have-thought-that-through dept.

freaktheclown writes "Samsung may have sold Apple flash memory chips at below-market prices, possibly violating the country's competition laws. From the article: 'According to a report by Yonhap News, Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Kang Chul-kyu said that his agency could look into allegations that Samsung sold the memory chips to Apple at below-market rates. Apple reportedly grabbed a significant share of Samsung's flash capacity in order to introduce its new iPod Nano. Analysts also speculate the computer maker got a significant discount from Samsung in order to hit the Nano's $199 and $249 prices.'" Adds a new layer to a previous story, eh?

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How is this Apple's foul? by JoeGrind · 2005-10-09 19:14 · Score: 4, Interesting

Can someone explain to me how this is reflects badly upon Apple? I'm asking sincerely. When I go shopping I look to find the cheapest price. Seems as if Apple was just doing the same. If they can negotiate a better rate from Samsung, I'd consider it foolish not to. It more sounds as if Samsung might have broken some Korean law, no?