Apple’s first South Korean store set to open in Seoul on Jan. 27
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The first official Apple Store Korea will open later this month.
Apple Korea announced today that its first fully-fledged retail shop in South Korea will open on January 27, on Garosugil in the affluent southern district of Gangnam in Seoul.Apple said on its website that the store will trade seven days a week from 10am to 10pm.
Consumers will be able to try out iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, MacBooks and other Apple products, visit the Genius Grove for repairs, and attend training sessions on the use of Apple gadgets at the store.
Apple said it has been working with mobile carriers, including SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus so users can register and set up their mobile phones at the store.
Apple began replacing iPhone batteries early this month as hundreds of thousands of South Korean iPhone users filed a suit over allegations the tech giant intentionally slowed down older iPhones to push users to buy new models.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the exact opening date for Apple's first South Korean store?
What is the exact opening date for Apple's first South Korean store?
Apple Korea confirmed its first retail shop in South Korea will open on January 27. The store is located on Garosugil in the Gangnam district of Seoul and will operate seven days a week, from 10am to 10pm.
Q.Which specific services will customers be able to access at the new Apple Store?
Which specific services will customers be able to access at the new Apple Store?
Customers can try out various Apple products, visit the Genius Grove for repairs, and attend training sessions on using Apple gadgets. Users will also be able to register and set up mobile phones with partnered carriers.
Q.Which mobile carriers has Apple partnered with for services at the new store?
Which mobile carriers has Apple partnered with for services at the new store?
Apple has been collaborating with mobile carriers including SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus. This partnership allows users to register and set up their mobile phones directly at the new retail store.