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South Korean Authorities Target Drivers Illegally Bypassing Software to Unlock Tesla FSD

South Korean police are cracking down on Tesla owners and unauthorized shops modifying vehicle software to activate Full Self-Driving on Chinese-built models. Tesla currently restricts the advanced driver-assist feature in the country to vehicles assembled in the United States, prompting some drivers to turn to illicit jailbreaks. Regulators caution that tampering with vehicle control systems violates national transportation laws and poses severe safety risks.

October 28, 2026·InsideEVs·Tesla
Autonomous

South Korean Authorities Crack Down on 80 Tesla Owners Using FSD Bypass Hardware

Police in Seoul have booked 80 Tesla drivers for utilizing unauthorized aftermarket modules designed to unlock Full Self-Driving capabilities that are not permitted in the country. Investigators also confiscated 21 of the illicit hardware devices during the operation. The enforcement marks the largest effort to date combating regional jailbreak tools used to bypass Tesla's software geofences.

October 27, 2026·Electrek·Tesla
Autonomous

Tesla Begins International Expansion of FSD (Supervised) v14 Lite, Starting with South Korea

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14 Lite software is now rolling out to owners in South Korea, marking its first availability outside of North America. This expansion targets Hardware 3 vehicles, bringing the advanced driver-assistance system to a new international market.

July 11, 2026·Not a Tesla App·Tesla
Battery

South Korean Tungsten Mine Aims to Diversify Critical Mineral Supply for U.S.

A historic tungsten mine in South Korea is being revitalized, promising to provide a significant non-Chinese source of this critical mineral. Tungsten is essential for various high-tech industries, including EV battery manufacturing and advanced electronics. This initiative seeks to reduce reliance on China and secure a more stable supply chain for the United States and its allies.

July 1, 2026·New York Times - Business·N/A
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