The Find My feature is exceptional when it comes to tracking down lost or misplaced Apple devices, especially expensive ones such as iPhones. Owners also have the option to remotely wipe out their data if they believe that sensitive information might get compromised if they do not retrieve it quickly. Unfortunately, as popular as Apple is and how it has cemented its position globally, it is puzzling to know that the company’s Find My network will not work in South Korea, so locals and tourists have to be extremely careful when daily driving their iPhones.
It was previously mentioned that Find My does not work in South Korea due to local laws, but Apple has slightly altered those reasons
Irrespective of whether you are an iPhone user who is visiting South Korea or living there, if your device gets lost, consider it gone forever. As for why this limitation exists in the first place, AppleInsider found out through Apple’s support forums that Find My does not exist in the region because of local laws. However, updated information now states that “Location sharing isn’t supported in South Korea and may be unavailable in other regions due to local laws.”
On the forum, a user going by the name Amazonian Apple stated that Find My not working in South Korea has nothing to do with the local law but is related to the technology giant’s internal policies, and specific details cannot be mentioned. A more accurate description would likely be that South Korea’s requirements and Apple’s privacy policies are in conflict, leading to the Find My limitations being in place. In the end, iPhone users in the country are receiving the short end of the stick.
What is interesting about Apple’s Find My network not working in South Korea is that the country continues to sell AirTags, a device whose utility rests entirely on the Find My feature behaving flawlessly. The Cupertino giant has not responded as to why these limitations continue to be in place, but we should receive a response soon. In the meantime, Apple should work together with South Korean authorities in an effort to reach common ground and introduce the feature to the masses.
News Source: Apple Forums
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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