Angry Korean iPhone users created an online petition demanding that Apple bring their 'Find My' service to Korea
An online petition is calling for Apple to bring its "Find My" feature to Korea, accusing the American tech company of “discriminating” against the country. Korea is reportedly the only country where "Find My" doesn't work.
“Because of Apple's unclear reason for banning Find My features in Korea for the past 15 years and more, Apple device users had to endure inconveniences including potential damage incurred from the theft of the devices such as phone trafficking or sending of phishing messages,” reads the petition, which was posted on July 22.
“Such issues have been treated multiple times on YouTube or on media outlets as of July 14, but Apple is still maintaining silence on such discrimination against Korean users.”
While some have speculated that the Korean government banned Find My for national security reasons, the Korea Communications Commission, which is in charge of regulating the protection and use of location information, has made it clear that no such regulation restricts Apple's Find My service in the country.
“We made an inquiry to Apple regarding the issue about a month ago, and Apple's answer was that it is due to 'company's internal regulation'. Apple should clarify what the "internal regulation" is.
The Korean report lastly note that if the online petition receives support from more than 50,000 people by Aug. 21, the issue is will be delegated to dedicated committee for further discussion. At present, it has collected 5,300 signatures. They have a long way to go.