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KMCC fines Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won over forced in-app payments
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) will fine Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won ($48.1 million) for forcing developers to use their in-app payment systems, violating the Telecommunications Business Act. This marks one of the first enforcement actions based on South Korea's 2021 anti-in-app payment law.
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South Korea's enforcement signals mounting pressure on app stores to open payment options. You face rising compliance demands and potential for new revenue from alternative payment solutions.
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