South Korea threatens to fine Apple over App Store dominance

Both Apple and Google have been told by a South Korean regulator that they may face fines for forcing App Store developers to use their payment systems.

In 2021, the South Korean government voted to require Apple and Google to allow alternative payment systems. According to Reuters, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has now issued a notice to each company, saying that they are abusing their dominant position in the app market.

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