[Background]

The current refund system for unfair procurement acts does not reflect the severity of violations or late payment interest. With increasing public and parliamentary interest in recovering unjust enrichment, reform is urgent. Despite existing rules, unfair acts are rising. Parliament (2024–2025) has demanded measures to increase collection rates and strengthen sanctions.

[Main Points]

    1. Imposition of a **3% delayed damage charge** if the refund is not paid within the deadline.

    2. Provision to **increase the refund by up to 1/2** for those who do not cooperate with investigations or have a history of unfair acts within the past 2 years.

    3. Revised penalty calculation based on severity (e.g., 25% of contract value for false documents, 20% for origin/direct production violations, 10% for specification mismatches).