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Google updates Play store terms in South Korea following new law

Friday 5 November 2021 | 08:37 CET | News
Google made some changes to Google Play to respond to a new law passed by the South Korean government regarding app stores and billing systems for users in South Korea. The law prevents Google from forcing app developers to use the Play platform's payment systems.  

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Companies: Google
Countries: Korea, Republic of
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