Tesla to Launch FSD Supervised in South Korea Amid Surging Model Y Demand
Tesla Korea has announced the imminent launch of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system via a demonstration video on X, showcasing a Model S autonomously navigating Seoul's streets. The feature arrives as local sales spike 93% YoY following April's Model Y release—though 80% of South Korean Teslas are Chinese-built, subject to stricter safety protocols than U.S. imports exempt under bilateral trade terms.
Market watchers anticipate FSD-enabled vehicles will initially ship from American factories, bypassing China's regulatory hurdles. The rollout highlights Tesla's strategic prioritization of Asia's third-largest economy, where its technology faces fewer legislative barriers than in Europe but must still contend with Hyundai's domestic dominance.
