The Korea Herald reported, citing anonymous sources within the military, that there is a directive prohibiting the use of recording devices. The directive specifically mentions iPhones as banned devices, while Samsung devices are exempt. This directive was issued on April 11 during a joint meeting of three military branches, mandating no audio recording during any communication process, whether it be informal conversations, meetings, or even unofficial discussions. The ban was initially implemented in the main military headquarters and is being considered for expansion to all military units.
One reason for the iPhone ban is the device’s inability to restrict internal apps from controlling various features and functions, conflicting with national security device guidelines. For instance, if the military app is opened on the iPhone, functions like Wi-Fi, USB connection, or microphone usage become inaccessible.
Source: The Korea Herald
TLDR: The military has banned recording devices, specifically targeting iPhones due to app control conflicts, while exempting Samsung devices. The directive prohibits audio recording in all forms of communication and is being considered for implementation across all military units.
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