South Korea Blocks Access to Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek

South Korea is the latest government 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
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. (Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Himani Sarkar) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
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 ministries, police block DeepSeek access
South Korean ministries and police said Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek's access to work computers, after the Chinese AI startup did not respond to a data watchdog request about how
South Korea's Industry Ministry Temporarily Bans Access to DeepSeek on Security Concerns, Official Says
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 Access to Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Over Security Concerns
South Koreas industry ministry has temporarily restricted employee access to Chinese AI startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, joining a growing list of governments taking action against the company.
Deepseek AI banned by South Korean ministries over security risks
South Korea’s government has banned the use of the Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek across key ministries, citing concerns over potential leaks of sensitive information. The move aims to safeguard confidential data during the use of generative AI services.
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