Seoul Penalizes Tech Giants Over Mobile App Payment Rules

Published 5h ago · Regulation

Affects South Korea · Covered in 2 countries

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South Korea penalizes Google and Apple millions over restrictive app payment practices.

South Korea penalized Google and Apple with financial penalties totaling $47.5 million for enforcing restrictive app market rules. Regulators ordered both technology firms to permit developers to use external payment links and streamline app review processes. The decision aims to foster a fairer mobile ecosystem for local software creators.

The penaltyGoogle received a fine of 42.9 billion won while Apple was penalized 20.8 billion won.
The mandateBoth companies must allow South Korean developers to integrate external payment options inside applications.

Why it matters

Regulatory scrutiny on major app store operators has intensified globally as authorities seek to curb dominant market behaviors and commission fees. South Korea continues to lead legislative and regulatory efforts to open mobile ecosystems to alternative payment gateways.

By the numbers4

₩42.9BGoogle fine amount

$32Google fine amount in dollars

₩20.8BApple fine amount

$15.5Apple fine amount in dollars

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What outlets agree on

South Korean regulators fined Google and Apple for unfair practices concerning in-app payment systems and ordered them to allow external payment links.

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