독점규제 및 공정거래에 관한 법률은 1999. 2. 5. 법률 제5813호로 개정되면서, 지주회사 설립을 허용하였다.
The Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act was amended on February 5, 1999 by Act No.5813, permitting the establishment of a holding company.