Korean Publishers Association Files Compensation Claim Against Google... "Stop Forcing Excessive Commission Fees"

Korea Publishers Association Files Compensation Claim Against Google Through Law Firm Jihyang
Demanding Prohibition of Unfair Practices Including Forcing 30% Excessive Commission Fees

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The Korea Publishing Culture Association has filed a lawsuit through the law firm Jihyang, requesting a ban on Google's unfair trade practices and claiming damages. The lawsuit involves eight publishing companies that are members of the association, three authors, and one consumer.

The association stated, “Google is forcing in-app payments and a high commission rate of 30%, and prohibiting the promotion of alternative payment methods. Additionally, it is forcing the provision of sensitive information related to content details to Google in connection with in-app payments,” adding, “The damage affects all citizens of the Republic of Korea.”

It further explained, “The Korea Publishing Culture Association has directly filed a lawsuit with the court to prohibit Google from forcing the deletion of outlinks, mandating Google in-app payments, compelling the provision of content users’ information to Google, and imposing excessively high commission fees.”

Yoon Cheol-ho, president of the Korea Publishing Culture Association, said, “The illegal market monopoly attempts by big tech platform companies like Google and Apple not only harm the digital cultural content industry but also spread problems caused by platform monopolies into social, cultural, and political spheres,” adding, “The Korea Publishing Culture Association will strive not only as a direct victim of monopoly but also as an agent to resolve various issues related to platform monopolies.”

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