Apple Subpoenas Samsung in South Korea Over DOJ Antitrust Case

Apple is seeking internal Samsung documents from South Korea for the DOJ's antitrust case against Apple. The DOJ accuses Apple of anti-competitive practices related to the App Store and iPhone features. Samsung is considered Apple's primary smartphone competitor in the lawsuit. Apple subpoenaed Samsung's U.S. subsidiary, but it refused to produce documents, claiming they are held by its South Korean parent. Apple is now requesting the court's assistance through a formal international request. This request seeks data including market research, sales figures, and developer agreements from Samsung. Apple specifically references Samsung's Smart Switch as a source of switching behavior data. The filing also targets information about Samsung's digital wallet, specifically its fees. South Korean authorities will ultimately decide whether to comply with the court's request. Samsung Electronics also could object under Korean law.