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Apple's Find My has finally launched in South Korea

Engadget

Apples Find My feature has finally been enabled in South Korea, according to a company announcement translated by Apple Insider. The company never explicitly stated why it limited access to Find My in South Korea, but it appeared to be related to local laws that could have allowed the government access to the location data.

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South Korea passes law forcing Google and Apple to open their app stores to alternate payment systems

TechSpot

What has been dubbed the "Anti-Google Law" in South Korea was originally passed in that country's parliament last week, but the final vote went through yesterday. The bill will become law when signed by South Korea's president, whose party has already backed it.

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South Korea pauses downloads of DeepSeek AI over privacy concerns

Engadget

DeepSeek, the massively popular Chinese AI assistant, has been temporarily unavailable from app stores in South Korea since February 15. DeepSeek is also blocked on South Korean government and military devices. DeepSeek is also blocked on South Korean government and military devices.

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Google outlines plans for first alternative in-app payments in South Korea

The Verge

Google has announced changes it will make to its in-app payments options in South Korea — a significant step back for the tech giant as governments around the world seek to curb the control Google and Apple wield over their mobile ecosystems. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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South Korea investigates Apple and Google over new in-app payment law

TechSpot

On Tuesday, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced it is investigating Apple, Google, and the local One Store, for allegedly violating its app payment processor law. The South Korean regulator could charge the companies up to two percent of their average annual revenue.

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Google found guilty of restricting Android forks in South Korea, fined $177 million

The Verge

billion won (around $177 million) in South Korea for abusing its dominant market position to stop device manufacturers from using modified versions of Android, Bloomberg reports. The ruling comes on the same day as the so-called “anti-Google law” goes into force in South Korea. Google has been fined 207.4

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South Korea to end its controversial gaming curfew after nearly a decade

TechSpot

The Korea Herald reports that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family recently announced their decision to change the law out of respect for youths’ rights.