South Korea fines Apple and Google $47.6 million over app store payment rules

The Associated Press reports South Korea fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won ($15.5 million). The regulator found their payment practices violated a 2021 law and ordered both companies to allow external payment links in apps and improve app reviews. MacRumors, citing the AP, reports Apple disputes the ruling and is considering legal options.