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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 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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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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Thinking of moving out of the U.S? Here are 10 hotspots for remote workers

Fast Company Tech

South Korea South Korea is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting destinations for remote workers, thanks to its brand-new Digital Nomad Visa officially launched in early 2024. cities, South Korea provides a dynamic, well-connected, and culturally rich environment for remote professionals ready to plug in and thrive.

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Google, Apple face fines in South Korea for breaching in-app billing rules

TechCrunch

South Korea’s telecommunication regulator, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), said Friday that it plans to levy fines on Google and Apple, which could total up to $50.5 million, for violating the country’s in-app payment law.

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Korean car-sharing startup SOCAR has filed for an IPO   

TechCrunch

The startup, however, had to cease its van-hailing service in 2020 because of South Korea’s revised law that restricts ride-hailing to only licensed taxis and limits rental car services from offering drivers, with the exception of vans with 11 to 15 seats.) million so far. .

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Guam and the Consortium

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Japan is the biggest source of tourists for Guam, with growing numbers from other Asian nations like South Korea. It's actually hard to get local cuisine in the restaurants, far easier to get Japanese food. education laws as part of receiving extensive funding. The presence is growing: the U.S.

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