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Korea · 2026 week 38 (09.14 - 09.20) · 3 entries

Which gadgets just launched in Korea?

Checked through Sep 19: 아이폰 18 프로 · 프로 맥스 Korea 출시 (Asia Economy, 2026.09.18), One UI 9 Korea Update 시작, iPhone Duo stand out. All 3 entries are below, each with when it started and the numbers behind it.

New this month

  1. 01

    아이폰 18 프로 · 프로 맥스 Korea 출시

    Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launched in Korea on Sept 18, after pre-orders Sept 12-17. On Apple's Korean store, the 256GB Pro starts at ₩1.99M and the Pro Max at ₩2.19M. Four colors: black, silver, glacier and burgundy.

    Started Checked 2026.09.19 (launched in Korea Sept 18) · Traffic Asia Economy, 2026.09.18 · about 70% of KT pre-orders were the Pro · silver 39.8% at LG U+ · from ₩1.99M on Apple's store
  2. 02

    One UI 9 Korea Update 시작

    Samsung began the official One UI 9 rollout in Korea on Sept 16, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. New features include "My Fancam", which follows a person through a video, and "Security Brief", which summarizes security issues.

    Started Checked 2026.09.19 · Samsung Newsroom, 2026.09.17 · Traffic Samsung Newsroom announcement · rollout began in Korea Sept 16
  3. 03

    iPhone Duo

    Apple's first foldable iPhone, announced Sept 9. Korea is a first-wave country: pre-orders open Oct 16 at 9 p.m., sales start Oct 23. From KRW 3.29 million (256GB) to KRW 5.09 million (2TB).

    Started Checked 2026.09.19 (unveiled Sept 9) · Traffic First-wave in Korea · from KRW 3.29M (256GB)

Sources · Apple 아이폰 18 프로 · 아시아경제 개통 (2026.09.18) · Danawa DPG · Electronic Times · Samsung Newsroom

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