Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Kakao and Google agree to work toward resolution of dispute

Kakao and Google agreed to work toward a resolution of their dispute over the U.S. company's in-app payment policy, the companies said Friday. But updates for Kakao's Kakao Talk messenger app are still being blocked by Google. Executives ...

2022-07-08

KCC hails big miss as major achievement, vows to do more

The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) chose its contribution to the drafting of the "Anti-Google law" as one of its major feats in 2021, although Google still demands a 6 percent to 26 percent commission from app developers, and Apple has ...

2021-12-23

'Anti-Google' law ineffective, nothing has changed: developers

The "Anti-Google" law has not been effective, and the companies that it targets are dragging their feet in complying with the law, according to comments made during a meeting held between regulators and app developers. Effective Sept. 14, the ...

2021-10-19

One Store takes aim at Google and Apple at home and abroad

One Store, a homegrown app store developed by Korea's three telecom companies, looks to go global with the aim of targeting the international app distribution channels dominated by Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store. It said on Monday ...

2021-08-23

One Store gains ground in local Android app market

One Store, a Korean Android app store, has been establishing a strong presence in the local app store market and is gaining fast on Google's own Play Store.

2020-12-02