Google and Apple hit with a combined fine of $47.6 million by South Korea’s watchdog
South Korea's media and telecommunications regulator imposed fines totaling $47.6 million ($32 million for Google, $15.5 million for Apple) after a multi-year investigation into violations of a 2021 law prohibiting app store operators from mandating specific payment systems. The regulator found both companies charged excessive commissions (26%) and withheld features to force developers toward proprietary payment systems, while also unfairly delaying app reviews. The commission ordered both companies to allow external payment links and improve review procedures.
Key points
- Google fined $32 million, Apple $15.5 million for app store abuse
- Violation of 2021 law prohibiting mandatory payment system restrictions
- Both ordered to enable external payment options and improve review transparency
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