Republic of Korea: KCC inquiry into app market operators for violations of the Telecommunications Business Act
Progress
Current status
concluded
09 Aug 2022 concluded
17 May 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
Closed inquiry into app market operators for violations of the Telecommunications Business Act
On 9 August 2022, the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) closed its inquiry into Google, Apple and One Store regarding their compliance with Telecommunications Business Act. The KCC opened its inquiry on 17 May 2022 after receiving a report from…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Announced inquiry into app market operators for violations of the Telecommunications Business Act
On 17 May 2022, the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) initiated a fact-finding check to determine whether Google, Apple and One Store are violating the Telecommunications Business Act. The KCC stated that it received a report from the Korean Pu…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority