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Enforcement delays plague South Korea's in-app payments law targeting Apple, Google

By Jenny Lee ( June 25, 2024, 03:16 GMT | Insight) -- South Korea, despite being the first country to challenge Apple and Google's app-store dominance, is struggling to enforce its groundbreaking legislation aimed at preventing tech giants from mandating their proprietary payment systems for developers. Eight months have elapsed since the Korea Communications Commission announced its intention to fine Apple and Google up to 68 billion won (about $49 million) for violating South Korea's app-market law, yet progress remains elusive.South Korea, despite being the first country to challenge Apple and Google's app-store dominance, is struggling to enforce its groundbreaking legislation aimed at preventing tech giants from mandating their proprietary payment systems for developers....

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