Apple and Google fined in South Korea over app store violations

Regulators are also requiring them to change their business practices.

By Mariella Moon Oct. 29, 2026 6:42 am EST Diego Mariottini/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Both Apple and Google have violated Korea's Telecommunications Business Act, the country's communications regulator has determined. The companies have received penalties from the regulator and have been ordered to change their business practices related to their app stores. Google was slapped with a KRW 42.9 billion ($32 million) fine, while Apple has to pay KRW 20.81 billion ($15.6 million) in penalties.