Republic of Korea: Amended Telecommunications Business Act enters into force
Description
Amended Telecommunications Business Act enters into force
South Korea's Communication Commission announced in a statement that the amended Telecommunications Business Act would enter into force on September 14th. The regulation bans app market operators from requiring app developers to use their own in-app…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-08-25
under deliberation
2021-08-31
adopted
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
software provider: app stores
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
software: app store: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Prohibition of end-user contract limitations
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1