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South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6M for app store violations

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South Korea has fined Google and Apple a combined $47.6 million for violating app store regulations. The Korea Media and Communications Commission found that both companies abused their market dominance by forcing developers to use their proprietary payment systems and by unfairly delaying app reviews. Google received a larger fine of $32 million, while Apple was fined $15.5 million, with both companies ordered to allow external payment links and improve review processes. AI

IMPACT This regulatory action highlights ongoing global scrutiny of app store practices, potentially influencing how AI model distribution and payment systems are managed in the future.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action against major tech companies regarding app store policies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6M for app store violations

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Kim Tong-Hyung ·

    South Korea fined Google and Apple a combined $47.6 million for pushing their app payment systems on local developers

    The regulator said Google and Apple unfairly pushed developers toward their own payment systems while discouraging third-party payment with fees

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