Apple Intelligence probe in South Korea stalled for over a year, Seoul YMCA says
( May 7, 2026, 02:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple is facing renewed pressure in South Korea after a civic group criticized the Korea Fair Trade Commission for failing to advance a probe into alleged false advertising tied to “Apple Intelligence,” even as the company agreed to pay $250 million to settle related claims in the US. The Seoul YMCA said Thursday the regulator has spent more than a year requesting data without taking enforcement action, leaving South Korean consumers excluded from compensation. It urged the regulator to impose penalties and pursue corrective measures under the labeling and advertising law, while calling on Apple to voluntarily provide compensation in South Korea comparable to the US settlement.Statement is attached (in Korean)....
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