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DeepSeek Resumes South Korea Operations After Data Policy Overhaul

The AI service reinstated downloads under regulatory oversight, following revelations of unauthorized data transfers and compliance directives from South Korea's privacy watchdog.

The Deepseek app is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Overview

  • DeepSeek resumed its service in South Korea on April 28, after a two-month suspension over data privacy concerns.
  • The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) previously revealed that DeepSeek transferred Korean user data to companies in China and the U.S. without consent or proper disclosure.
  • DeepSeek has disclosed a revised, Korean-language information processing policy, including supplementary regulations to comply with South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act.
  • The PIPC has mandated DeepSeek to destroy previously collected prompt data and establish legal grounds for future overseas data transfers.
  • DeepSeek is required to report its compliance progress within 60 days, with the PIPC monitoring adherence to the corrective measures.