Google will open third-party payment channels for South Korea

Recently, a large number of Android App developers and manufacturers have received official emails from Google. The email mentioned that in response to the new version of the regulatory regulations that the Korean government will officially take effect on December 18, Google will allow developers to "use alternative in-app purchases." Settlement system that accepts in-app purchases paid by users of mobile devices and tablets in South Korea."In response to changes in the Korean government's regulations, developers will be able to add a backup payment system to the App for Korean mobile phone and tablet users, coexisting with the existing payment system of "Google Play". When completing the transaction, the user can decide which system to use for payment.However, Google also stated that the alternate payment system may not provide a series of additional functions provided by "Google Play", such as parental supervision, family user payment, subscription service management, "Google Play" gift cards, and "Play Point" points, etc. .Google said that in 2021, 1.5 million users in the Korean market have used gift cards, and more than 12 million users have "Play Point" points. This means that if the new payment channel does not provide such functions, many users may continue to use the original payment system out of habit.Regarding how to update and add a backup payment system in the App for the Korean market, Google said that the company will further share information with developers in the next few months. At the same time, Google will also share the security of payment services and customer service specifications to help developers decide whether to add third-party payment channels.