South Korean civic group urges action against Apple, Google over in-app payments
( May 7, 2026, 06:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple and Google were accused by a South Korean civic group of continuing to impose illegal in-app payment practices while the country’s regulator delays enforcement action despite years of investigation. The Citizens’ Coalition for Economic Justice on Thursday condemned the Korea Media and Communications Commission for failing to announce penalties at this week’s committee meeting, even after its chair recently told lawmakers a decision on fines was imminent. The group said the platforms have maintained excessive commissions through indirect forms of in-app payment coercion, hurting domestic developers and ultimately consumers through higher prices. It urged the regulator to disclose the investigation findings, impose strong sanctions and investigate possible retaliatory or discriminatory conduct by the companies.Statement follows (in Korean):...
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