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South Korea fines Google, Apple over app market practices

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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  • Regulatory Action and Tech Scrutiny — 2 sources

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South Korea has fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won ($15.5 million) through its Media and Communications Commission. These fines are related to the companies' app market practices, specifically concerning in-app payment systems.

What We Know — Key Points

  • South Korea fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won ($15.5 million).
  • Google was fined 42.9 billion won ($32.35 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won by South Korea's Media and Communications Commission.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Regulatory Action and Tech Scrutiny
  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes South Korea's long-standing scrutiny of foreign technology companies and its pioneering 2021 law against forced in-app payment systems.

  • Channel News Asia

    Channel News Asia reported that South Korea's Media and Communications Commission fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32.35 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won for issues related to app payment systems.

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