South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores, existing users advised to ‘service with caution’

South Korea’s data protection authority has suspended the new downloads of DeepSeek app after the Chinese AI startup failed to take into account the country’s rules on personal data protection.

Choi Jang-hyuk, vice chairperson of Seoul’s Personal Information Protection Commission, confirmed the suspension on new downloads of DeepSeek (via AFP) and stated that authorities will “thoroughly examine DeepSeek’s personal data processing practices to ensure compliance” with the local laws.