South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6m over app store payments
The Korea Media and Communications Commission fined the tech giants for restricting app developers' payment options and delaying app reviews. Both companies are now required to allow links to external payment systems within apps.
Key points
- Combined fine of 63.7bn won ($47.6m).
- Google was fined 42.9bn won.
- Regulators cited forced use of proprietary payment systems and unexplained review delays.
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