Apple Raises iPad Pro Prices in South Korea, Igniting Consumer Fury

Apple Raises iPad Pro Prices in South Korea, Igniting Consumer Fury

Apple surprisingly increased the cost of the iPad Pro in South Korea, which has led to customer discontent since prices have not been altered in other regions like China and Japan. According to sources on March 18, Apple raised the prices of the M4 iPad Pro models in South Korea by 100,000 won following the announcement of the new M3 iPad Air release. The updated cost for the 11-inch version is now 1,599,000 won ($1,104), while the 13-inch variant is priced at 2,099,000 won ($1,450). In contrast to South Korea, price increases have not affected M4 iPad Pro models in China, Japan, and the United States. Apple has not made an official statement regarding the price increase; however, experts suggest that fluctuating currency rates could be contributing to this change. Last May, when the M4 iPad Pro was launched, the won-to-dollar exchange rate stood at approximately 1,360 won per dollar. However, by March of this year, the value of the won dropped against the dollar, reaching abou…