South Korea fines Google and Apple over app practices
By The BriefBrief
South Korea’s Commission fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won ($15.5 million). It ordered both companies to let South Korean developers use external payment links in their apps and improve their app review procedures.
WHO:South Korea’s Commission
WHAT:Fined Google and Apple and ordered them to allow external payment links and improve app review procedures.
WHEN:Oct 28, 2026
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:The Commission acted over the companies’ in-app payment policies and app market practices.
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