KMCC fines Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won over forced in-app payments

South Korea’s media regulator finalized a combined 63.7 billion won penalty proposal against Google and Apple over alleged forced in-app payments, following a process that began in 2023.

• The Korea Media and Communications Commission is set to approve fines of 42.9 billion won for Google and 20.8 billion won for Apple, according to the report.· 1 source
• The regulator’s predecessor announced a proposed 68 billion won total in October 2023; a revised proposal in March reduced it to 63 billion won.· 2 sources
• The commission’s final deliberation followed investigations into alleged violations of the Telecommunications Business Act and a prolonged delay in the sanction process.· 2 sources