South Korea Becomes the 7th Country Approved for FSD
Tesla has officially rolled out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to select owners in South Korea, making it the seventh country to receive approval—alongside the U.S., Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. Puerto Rico is also supported.
FSD v14.1.4 Rolls Out to HW4 Model S/X
The new v14.1.4 update is now available for Korean Model S and Model X owners equipped with HW4, featuring a fully localized Korean UI and tuning for local road environments.
Localized for Korea’s Traffic and Road Conditions
The update improves recognition of Korean traffic signals, pedestrian behavior, tight urban turns, and complex parking scenarios. Owners shared screenshots highlighting upgrades in:
- Vehicle & pedestrian detection
- Real-time map updates
- Smarter routing for dense traffic in cities like Seoul
Strong Enthusiasm Among Korean Owners
Early feedback suggests high excitement, with some Korean users predicting the country might achieve the highest FSD adoption rate globally due to strong tech infrastructure and consumer openness to innovation.
Europe Still Waiting
European owners expressed disappointment, joking that “Korea already got FSD while Europe is still waiting.” Analysts expect Europe’s rollout around early 2026, slowed by strict EU privacy and safety regulations.
A Major Step in Tesla’s Autonomous Strategy
Elon Musk continues to highlight FSD as the key to Tesla’s full autonomy vision. With each iteration, FSD performance has improved across city driving, highway navigation, and complex intersections.
What This Means for Global Expansion
The South Korea launch reinforces Tesla’s growing presence in Asia. Experts note that future global expansion relies not only on technology but also on navigating diverse regulatory hurdles. As more regions adopt FSD, autonomous driving is positioned to transform mobility and accelerate the growth of intelligent transportation ecosystems.
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