Apple Korea FAQ (frequently asked questions)
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[Q] are there Official Apple Stores in South Korea ? [Q] still non-comprendo : WHY is there NO Official Apple Store in such a crowded country where advanced consumer technology can be witnessed every day ? [Q] What ?! how do you pronounce a# ?and ain’t Frisbee a plastic UFO dish you throw to your doggie on the beach ?
and my CONCIERGE is the solemn butler at Ritz-Carlton Suite right ?
then willys is the good ol’ jeep of WWII fame – Oh, they still used it during the Korean War is that why ?
then is Alife related to a#shop ?
I mean, what is this with the incomprehensible names of these Apple Premium ReSellers in South Korea ???
[Q] so what is the difference between these Apple Premium ReSellers ? [Q] if Apple ever does decide to open a full-fledged Store in South Korea :WHERE would you fathom its geographical location to be ?
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[Q] OK, what really is the difference between buying at :- the Official Korean Apple On-Line Store,
- Apple Premium ReSellers,
- Department Store,
- electronic districts or dedicated buildings,
- on-Line internet shopping mall,
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[Q] is it better to buy an iPod/iPhone/iPad/Mac abroad and bring it in ? [Q] is eBay international shipping pretty safe in South Korea ? [Q] do expatriates in South Korea use Apple products much ? [Q] and should I sell my device when leaving the country for good ? [Q] are Apple accessories sold in South Korea just about the same as the States ? [Q] can I get my Apple product bought in the States repaired in an Apple Support Center in South Korea ? [Q] what is Apple product support like in South Korea ?.
[Q] even while abroad I enjoyed Korean mp3 players AND earphones immensely popular for a while .how do they stand now against iPod Touch 4th Generation ?
[Q] do Korean people generally prefer iPhone or Android ?
☞ Android .
[Q] Which is better to use in South Korea : Apple iPad or SamSung Galaxy Tab ?
☞ Galaxy .
[Q] what is the user ratio between PC and Mac computers in South Korea ?
☞ as of 2012 Mac users amount to less than 1% to maximum 3% depending on the source AND how you measure demographics .
[Q] would a PC or Mac be more safe to use internet banking in South Korea ?
☞ by necessity of ActiveX, even Mac users have to switch to Windows when using On-Line banking .
[Q] Where do you get release dates from ? mentioned on new products to land onto South Korea, as Apple seldom announce these,
☞ either Apple-contracted telecommunication companies or reputable media source .
[Q] how come you don’t have extensive previews and reviews of Korea’s very own SamSung Electronics’ Galaxy cell and smart phones and tabs ? matter of fact : you barely mention them aside from electric or electronic appliances ..
☞ it comes two-folds in product as well as marketing : because they try to saturate the market with needless number of models, THEN casually practice unethical sales such as dumping and rank-site tweaking .
[Q] oh, BTW by-the-way : is there any good, dependable no-BS AND regularly updated Tech BLog dealing with Korea and Korean electronic products ?
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– yesss, none-other than Korea Tech BLog, June 2011 –
envisioning a day when Apple can be like all-American pizza parlours landed earlier-on
My daughter is in busan,south korea and needs an apple repair or support store that can help her. She also needs someone who speaks English. So she needs an addreess and directions. thank you
Hello Dad, from the top menu there is an Apple Support Center Page with all Official Repair Sites in the Port City of Busan or Pusan
BUT much have shifted since the post date a year ago for Apple is changing the demographics of mobile life in Korea .
I will try to update the links but do mention what product you need care for because only a few of those do computers .
and if you know which area she is at .
language won’t be a problem for common cases for there should be a couple of clerks eager to try out his/her pronounciation 😉 after-all, it is “Apple”