South Korean legislation could force external payment options onto App Store

The South Korean government is set to introduce legislation that will force Apple and Google to allow alternate payment options, and the Coalition for App Fairness is lobbying for passage.Coalition for App Fairness hopes South Korean bill will spur U.S. legislatorsThe South Korean bill would be the first of its kind around the globe, one that would prevent app market owners from setting restrictions around payment systems. The Coalition for App Fairness hopes this bill will set a precedent that will spur U.S. legislators to do the same. Read more...