South Korea Fines Apple and Google

South Korea’s Korea Media and Communications Commission has fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32 million) and Apple 20.81 billion won ($15.6 million). The regulator determined both companies violated the Telecommunications Business Act by forcing developers to use specific in-app payment systems and unfairly delaying app reviews.

The commission ordered both companies to allow external payment links and revise their business practices. Apple and Google must submit compliance plans within one month and implement changes within three months.