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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.
Games & Commerce
Naver\'s Chzzk links live match data to official LCK LoL broadcasts
Naver\'s streaming platform Chzzk said on Tuesday it will launch a \"live broadcast information\" feature for official League of Legends Champions Korea broadcasts, timed to the season opening. The feature includes a real-time win probability graph, early-game control indicators and a timeline of bans, picks and major objective fights. Chzzk said it will implement the data through a partnership with official esports data provider GRID and plans to expand it to overseas leagues and international events.
Finance
Woori Bank extends main partnership with LCK
Woori Bank said it has extended its main partnership contract with Riot Games for League of Legends Champions Korea, the country’s professional League of Legends league. Executives from both sides attended a signing ceremony in Seoul and agreed to continue the partnership that has run since 2019. The bank cited past initiatives including running a high school League of Legends league and sponsoring South Korea’s national esports team at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. It plans further fan events this year.