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South Korea’s communications regulator ruled that Apple and Google breached the nation’s Telecommunications Business Act through their app‑store practices. The Korea Media and Communications Commission, which has been investigating the firms since 2022, imposed fines of KRW 42.9 billion (about $32 million) on Google and KRW 20.81 billion (about $15.6 million) on Apple. The violations involved forcing users to use the companies’ in‑app payment systems, levying a 26 percent commission on third‑party payments and blocking external payment options. Both companies must alter those practices as ordered by the regulator.

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