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South Korea fines Google and Apple over app store payment practices

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In South Korea, the Media and Communications Commission fined Google 42.9 billion won and Apple 20.8 billion won for limiting app developers to their payment systems. The commission found that both companies violated a 2021 law allowing alternative payment options. They are required to let developers link to external payment methods and improve their app review processes.

South Korea fines Google and Apple over app store payment practices
Published Oct 28, 2026

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