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If you download the app from Google, 30% of the payment amount is taken by Google.

It's a fee waiver.

The Korean government has launched a fact-finding investigation to the point that it is the absolute powerhouse of Google, but whether it will actually help consumers remains to be seen.



Reporter Jeong Seong-jin on the sidewalk.



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Inquiries about entering the domestic app market, One Store, are increasing recently.



Game company NCsoft entered the market earlier this month, and Kakao Webtoon, Web Novel, and Genie Music are also in talks to enter the store.



The reason app operators visit One Store is because of fees.



Since last April, Google has only allowed in-app payments with up to 30% commission.



On the other hand, OneStore has a commission of about 20% and allows app developers to use external payments they want for a commission of 5%.



Because there is a difference in fees, some app developers raise their fees in Google and maintain relatively low prices in One Store.



[One-store entry review company: There is also a perception that parts that were only on the Google side can make the ecosystem worse.]



The problem is the influence of Google.



In terms of app market share, Google is overwhelming at 75%, while One Store is far short of that.



It is difficult for app operators to escape from Google, the dominant player in the market.



[Kwang-Ho Choi / Secretary General of Korea Music Contents Association: I am concerned that the right holders will be almost drawn to the platform operators that are providing exclusive services.] The Korea



Communications Commission is investigating the payment policies of app markets including Google. Started.



Even if it is judged that the law has been violated and a fine or a correction order is issued, it is expected that it will take about half a year more.



In the meantime, you must pay the service fee that has already risen.



[Han Seok-hyeon/Seoul YMCA Citizen Relay Office Manager: Problem solving is a part that consumers can feel, and consumers do not return to (rate).

That's the biggest problem.]



Google is likely to file an administrative lawsuit stating that there is no problem with its payment policy, so the burden on consumers is expected to continue.



(Video coverage: Kim Gyun-jong, video editing: Jeon Min-gyu)