Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission fines Google and Apple 637 hundred million won

The Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission imposed fines after determining that Google and Apple violated the law banning forced in-app payment methods. The fines are 429 hundred million won for Google and 208 hundred million won for Apple.

Kim Jong-cheol, chair of the Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission, explained that the sanctions were intended to correct violations involving forced use of particular payment methods and discriminatory fees. He also said the commission sought to protect the rights and interests of app developers and users.

Alongside the fines, a corrective order was issued requiring the establishment of external payment systems.

The sanctions decision came three years after the former Korea Communications Commission prepared its proposed sanctions.

The commission required the corrective measures to be implemented by early next year. Apple and Google issued statements indicating their disagreement.