Google intends to comply with Korean law

Google is set to comply with the new law recently passed by South Korea. The South Korean Parliament passed the above-mentioned law at the end of this summer, which requires mobile application store operators to open their platforms to external payment processors and allow users to choose how to pay.

South Korea’s new law prohibits large app store operators from forcing software developers to use their payment systems. Google’s statement was issued after the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) required it to develop a compliance plan for the new law.

Previously, Google and its rival Apple controlled the payment systems of their respective app stores and charged up to 30% commissions for each in-app purchase.  Google said in a statement: “We respect the decision of the Korean parliament and we are sharing some changes in response to this new law, including allowing developers selling in-app digital products and services to choose to pay for Korean users in the app store. In addition to methods, add more alternative in-app payment systems .”

Google continued: “In the next few weeks and months, we will share implementation details with developers, including submitting instructions for security and customer service verification, and a set of user experience guidelines so that users can make informed choices. .”

 

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