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Games & Commerce

Korean apps\' overseas downloads hit 1.8 billion, more than 2.5 times domestic

Mobile applications developed in South Korea recorded 1.8 billion downloads overseas last year, more than 2.5 times the 730 million downloads at home, Google Korea said, citing a Public First report. India led overseas downloads, followed by Indonesia and Brazil. The report also put South Korea first globally in active developers in 2025. It estimated Google Play and Android generated $69 billion in revenue for Korean app publishers and the economy in 2025.

AI & Enterprise

Google to take on South Korea AI market with Gemini Enterprise

Google is targeting South Korea\'s AI market by promoting the full-stack structure of Gemini Enterprise and its compatibility with other companies\' models. Ruth Sun (루스 선), CEO of Google Cloud Korea, said Google’s ownership of all layers from chips to models and support for more than 200 models, including Anthropic’s Claude, delivers strong return on investment. She cited Samsung Electronics’ DX division as a user. Google also highlighted security offerings and growing AI use in marketing and sales.

Games & Commerce

KFTC starts review of alleged Google app market abuse over GVP contracts

South Korea\'s Fair Trade Commission has begun deliberations over allegations that Google abused its dominant position in the app market. The case focuses on GVP contracts signed with 22 major game companies from 2019 that required most-favoured terms for the Google Play Store in timing and quality, in return for support for premium services. The watchdog’s staff proposed corrective orders and a fine that could reach up to 6 percent of relevant revenue.