South Korea does not allow to use third-party payment services. to Apple and Google launched an investigation. asian country, in-app payment law violated and that third-party payments in stores should be used freely.
Do Google and Apple not allow third-party payments?
By the South Korean Communications Commission (KCC) App Store, Google Play Store and One Store A new investigation has been launched. It has been claimed that these platforms, which have been under scrutiny for payment services for many years, have pushed third-party payment services into the background.
It’s unclear for now what KCC is investigating in third-party payments. However, both Apple and Google are thought to be late in warning developers. In addition, both platforms alternative billing system We know that you continue to receive commissions on
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Google defended its decision, saying it receives fewer commissions than alternative payments. In addition, the commissions Android and to Play Store He said it was necessary to invest. Apple declined to comment on alternative billing and commissions.
South Korea’s law allowing for an investigation is that possible fines, resulting 2 percent of average annual income allows it to be. In other words, Apple and Google can be fined millions of dollars through the App Store and Play Store.
Under the law passed by the Asian country earlier this year, some regulations were introduced to app stores. Accordingly, third-party payment methods, Apple Pay or Google Pay must be on equal terms.
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