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S. Korea Looks Set for Legislation to Curb Google, Apple’s In-app Billing System

S. Korea Looks Set for Legislation to Curb Google, Apple’s In-app Billing System

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — A parliamentary committee on Wednesday passed a bill to ban Google and Apple from forcing app developers to use the platforms’ payment systems, clearing the last remaining hurdle before a final vote. The legislation and judiciary committee of the National Assembly approved the revision of the Telecommunications Business Act, [...]

Gov’t Pushes for Revision of Inheritance Law, Prompted by Dispute over K-pop Star’s Death

Gov’t Pushes for Revision of Inheritance Law, Prompted by Dispute over K-pop Star’s Death

SEOUL, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The Cabinet on Tuesday moved forward a law revision bill aimed at preventing parents who have neglected child-rearing responsibilities from claiming their children’s wealth. The government-proposed civil act revision passed by the Cabinet would allow the court to revoke the automatic inheritance rights of family members who have either [...]

Revision Bill on Banning Tada’s Taxi Business Passed at Parliamentary Committee

Revision Bill on Banning Tada’s Taxi Business Passed at Parliamentary Committee

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A National Assembly committee on Friday passed a revision bill on effectively outlawing the controversial taxi business of Tada, a South Korean ride-hailing service operator. The revision to the passenger transport service act, approved by the parliamentary transportation panel, restricts the outsourcing of drivers for the use of rental [...]