South Korea media commission fines Google and Apple over app payment systems
South Korea’s media commission fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32.35 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won for limiting users to specific app payment systems, and ordered corrective measures.
1. Fines and response
South Korea’s Media and Communications Commission fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32.35 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won for limiting users to specific app payment systems, and ordered corrective measures. Apple said it disagreed with the decision and was evaluating options under South Korean laws; Google did not immediately comment.
