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South Korea Fines Google, Apple for Forced In-App Payments
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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's Korea Media and Communications Commission fined Google and Apple a total of 63.7 billion Korean won for violating the Telecommunications Business Act by forcing the use of specific in-app payment methods and unfairly delaying app reviews. The fines mark the first enforcement of this legislation, with both companies required to implement corrective measures or face further penalties.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Payments, and 2 sources have reported it between 27 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026.
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South Korea has cracked down on forced in-app payments with strong fines for Google and Apple; you must reassess your payment options and compliance strategy immediately for Korean market access.
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2 sources · first reported 27 Oct 2026 · latest 28 Oct 2026
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