China’s artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek has come under regulatory scrutiny in South Korea after it was found to have transmitted user data to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.

DeepSeek transferred user data to several companies in China without consent. The South Korean authority has released its findings in connection with a privacy and security review of DeepSeek.

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, South Kor… ...

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, South Kor… ...

During DeepSeek's presence in South Korea, it transferred user data to several firms in China and the U.S. without obtaining the necessary consent from users or disclosing the practice, the PIPC said.

South Korea's digital watchdog temporarily banned downloads of the Chinese-based DeepSeek artificial intelligence app from app stores in the country until it can learn more about how the company ...

DeepSeek, the massively popular Chinese AI assistant, has been temporarily unavailable from app stores in South Korea since February 15. A press release from the country’s data protection ...

But DeepSeek isn’t only becoming a fan favorite in South Korea. The app experienced significant global growth in 2025 – attracting 278 million mobile and desktop visits in January 2025 ...

South Korea’s personal data protection watchdog has announced that downloads of the popular Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek have been banned in the country.. The Personal ...

SEOUL, South Korea — DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address ...

South Korea’s data protection authority has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring the personal information of users without permission.