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New Law Takes Effect Curbing App Store Payment Dominance of Apple, Google

New Law Takes Effect Curbing App Store Payment Dominance of Apple, Google

SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean law aimed at curbing the influence that Apple Inc. and Google have over payment systems in their app stores went into effect Tuesday, the country’s telecommunications regulator said, marking a victory for many local developers. The new law, the first of its kind globally, bars app [...]

Tougher Punishments for School Zone Traffic Offenses to Take Effect

Tougher Punishments for School Zone Traffic Offenses to Take Effect

SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A revision of the Road Traffic Act, intended to enhance children’s safety in school zones and strengthen punishments for traffic violators in such areas, will go into effect Wednesday, government officials said Tuesday. The revision bill calls for mandatory installation of speed cameras and traffic lights in all child [...]