Republic of Korea: Korean Communication Commission investigation into Google payment system
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
05 Apr 2022 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced investigation into Google's payment system
On 5 April 2022, the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) released a statement outlining that Google's new payment system violates the Korean Telecommunications Business Act, which prohibits app stores from forcing developers to use certain in-app…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority