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Apple fined $15.5 million as South Korea orders changes to App Store rules

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Briefings

South Korean regulators fined Apple and Google $15.5 million each for violating app payment policies. The fine was imposed on October 28, 2026, following orders to change specific app store rules. The evidence indicates a joint enforcement action against both tech giants for similar conduct.

Key points

• Apple and Google were jointly fined $15.5 million each by South Korean regulators for violating app payment practices.
• Regulators ordered both companies to change several policies related to app store operations.

Context

South Korean regulators imposed a joint fine on Apple and Google for non-compliance with app payment regulations. This enforcement action occurred on October 28, 2026, and involved mandatory policy changes for both entities.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the announcement of fines and policy orders. Specific details regarding the exact nature of the violations, the timeline of the policy changes, or the specific regulatory citations are not provided in the source.

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