South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6 million over app payments
South Korea's regulator fined Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won for forcing local developers onto their own payment systems and delaying app reviews.
By GennnAi··1 min read
The Korea Media and Communications Commission fined Google 42.9 billion won and Apple 20.8 billion won, citing abuse of dominance. It ordered both to allow external payment links in apps and to improve review procedures. Third-party payment was technically allowed but carried a 26% commission, effectively forcing developers. Apple was also accused of charging higher commissions in South Korea until January 2023.
Source: Fortune (Associated Press), published on October 28, 2026.