On November 23, 2025, Tesla officially brought its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology to South Korea. The rollout started with select vehicles through software update version 2025.32.8.20. X user @Tslachan first reported the activation in Korean Tesla cars. South Korea’s approval makes it the seventh country to access this advanced driving system.
Tesla rolls out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to South Korea, making it the seventh country to access this advanced autonomous driving technology.
The initial deployment is limited to Model S and Model X vehicles equipped with Hardware 4. South Korea received version 14.1.4, which is actually behind Tesla’s latest global release of version 14.2. Version 14.1.4 contains some minor hesitation and indecision issues that testers have reported. However, version 14.2, which Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk called the “widespread use” version, includes significant under-the-hood improvements and neural network upgrades.
Getting FSD approved in South Korea wasn’t simple. The country has right-hand drive traffic with left-side steering wheels, which required careful system compatibility work. Tesla had to steer through Korean transportation regulations and safety standards before launching. Previous Tesla engagement with South Korea included Musk meeting President Yoon Suk Yeol, where they discussed potential investments and a possible Korean gigafactory.
South Korea joins six other countries where FSD is now available: the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. Tesla demonstrated the system working on Seoul city streets in promotional videos before the launch. The company’s teaser campaign showed FSD piloting Korean roads, suggesting the technology could handle the country’s infrastructure.
Despite FSD’s controversial reputation—with ongoing debates about its safety and readiness—the technology continues expanding globally. Each market launch follows rigorous internal testing protocols. Tesla’s even logged over one million kilometers of internal FSD testing across 17 European countries, suggesting European markets could be next in early 2026.
South Korea represents approximately 200,000 potential Tesla vehicle owners who could eventually access this technology. The slow-roll deployment method means not every eligible vehicle gets FSD immediately. Tesla’s strategy prioritizes gradual rollout over rapid nationwide expansion. This approach allows the company to monitor performance and address issues before wider availability. Korean Tesla owners will be able to purchase FSD later through Tesla’s monthly subscription option at $199 per month if they don’t opt for the one-time purchase.