Games & Commerce
South Korea Google Play payment and fee rules to change at year-end, key is \'real costs\'
Google is expanding payment options on Google Play and overhauling its service fee structure, with the new system set to take effect in South Korea on Dec. 31. Developers will be able to use their own payment methods or external web payments, with fees varying by method and user status. Industry attention is on how much developers’ total costs change once payment processing fees and system operating costs are included.