South Korea, DeepSeek

South Korea’s government is the latest to block China’s DeepSeek on official devices, following Australia and Taiwan
Officials in South Korea and Australia have cited concerns about user data and national security as reasons to block the buzzy AI service from China.
South Korea Defence Ministry Blocks Access to DeepSeek on Military Use Computers, Official Says
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's defence ministry has blocked access to the DeepSeek artificial intelligence tool on ministry computers used for military purposes, an official said on Thursday.
South Korea blocks access to DeepSeek from government devices
South Korea blocks DeepSeek AI on government devices, citing security risks and joining France and Italy in restricting the Chinese chatbot.
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's industry ministry has temporarily blocked employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official said on Wednesday, as the government urges caution on generative AI services.
South Korea's Industry Ministry Temporarily Bans Access to DeepSeek on Security Concerns, Official Says
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's industry ministry has temporarily banned employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official said on Wednesday, as the government urges caution on generative AI services.
South Korea blocks Chinese AI DeepSeek from government computers
The defence and trade ministries cited concerns over data privacy following similar moves by Italy and Australia.
Australia Blocks DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns
Australia has moved to ban the DeepSeek AI system from all government devices due to escalating concerns over potential security threats. The decision, announced by the federal government, underscores growing fears surrounding the software’s links to the Chinese government and the risks it poses to national security and data privacy.
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