It recently entered a major battle with Epic Games over alternative payment methods. Applehad left the war defeated. But the use of third-party payment methods in applications on Apple devices was also a topic of discussion in many countries.

In South Korea, one of these countries, Apple changed its current policy after a new law went into effect. Sharing a written statement today, Apple is now in its applications. allows third-party payment methods shared. Of course, this new decision applies for the time being to the App Store in South Korea and payment methods must be approved by Apple. However, the company’s first making concessions to this policy could be the start of a new global policy.

Apple’s decision won’t completely save developers:

On the other hand, the fact that Apple accepts third-party payment methods will not completely avoid the 30% commission for developers. Developers of all payments to Apple 26% commission will be liable. Apple receives monthly sales reports from developers and charges commissions accordingly.

However, alternative payment methods are available in apps, along with Apple’s own payment system. cannot exist at the same time. In other words, developers will have to choose either Apple’s payment method or alternative payment methods. In other words, Apple’s new decision won’t play a role in offloading developers.

The ‘Telecommunications Trade Act’ enacted by South Korea was passed last year. But both Apple and Google were against the law.