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Korean authorities tell Google it can't remove apps that link to external payments
Google will be violating Korean law if it pushes through with its plan to remove apps linking out to external payment methods, Korean authorities warn.
Editorial: HTC's departure from South Korea proves a tough fight for foreign brands
HTC's closure of its South Korean office may seem yet another blow to the company this year, but don't be alarmed: we saw it coming. It's a given that Peter Chou's gang is cutting back in response to its recent weak performance, but the more interesting takeaway here is the fact that the South Korean smartphone market is one tough nut for foreign brands to crack open. Just walk into any carrier shop in Seoul and you'll see the shelves dominated by devices from Samsung, LG and Pantech. If you're lucky, you may spot the odd Sony, Motorola and HTC phones cowering in a corner. So why is that the case? Let's take a look at the how it all started.
Korean regulator fines Apple $2,800 over iPhone location tracking controversy
The iPhone location tracking saga took yet another twist today, with South Korea's communications regulatory body ordering Apple Korea to pay three million won (about $2,828) for collecting personal information without authorization. The fine certainly won't break Cupertino's bank, but it does set a precedent, marking the first time that a regulator has taken Apple to task over the issue. A few weeks ago, a Korean court ordered the company to pay about $1,000 in compensation to an individual who brought action against Apple, as part of a case that is expected to blossom into a larger, class-action suit. Kim Hyung-suk, the lawyer spearheading the campaign, told Reuters that he's looking to file the lawsuit "by next week." Apple's Korean unit, meanwhile, is still claiming innocence, with spokesman Steve Park saying: "Apple is not tracking the location of your iPhone. Apple has never done so and has no plans to ever do so." Park, however, would not say whether the company will agree to pay the fine.
