Court cancels regulator's fine on Kakao over music streaming service notices (opens original article in a new tab)

A Seoul court canceled a 98 million-won fine against Kakao Corp. for insufficient user notices on music streaming cancellations, citing legal requirements for fines instead of suspensions.

• Seoul High Court canceled a 98 million-won fine against Kakao Corp. for inadequate user notices on music streaming cancellations.
• The Fair Trade Commission imposed the penalty in January 2024 for not properly informing users about mid-subscription cancellation options.
• The Supreme Court previously upheld corrective orders but questioned the penalty's grounds, leading to the latest ruling that cancels the fine.