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Cybertruck Goes Global: Tesla Delivers First International Beasts in South Korea!

TL;DR: Tesla's Cybertruck just made its international debut, with the first deliveries happening in South Korea. Customers can now snag the AWD or Cyberbeast models, priced for the premium market, making Korea a key testbed for Tesla's global expansion, including advanced software like FSD.
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Hold on to your hats, folks, because the future just got a little sharper! That's right, the Tesla Cybertruck, that stainless-steel sci-fi dream machine, just went international! South Korea is the first country outside North America to get its hands on these angular beauties, with initial customer deliveries kicking off. This ain't just a truck; it's a statement, and now that statement is being made on Korean roads.
Tesla Korea wasted no time shouting it from the digital rooftops, announcing on X that "An event filled with excitement for a truly groundbreaking vehicle" took place on November 27, 2025. You know it's a big deal when even the tweets sound jazzed up. This rollout was a two-phase operation, giving reservation holders first dibs before opening up to the general public. Smart move, keepin' the superfans happy!
Premium Pricing, Premium Segment
Now, if you're thinking about adding a Cybertruck to your Korean garage, be prepared for a premium price tag. The AWD variant starts at about US$104,000, and if you want the tri-motor Cyberbeast, you're looking at around US$115,000. These prices mean the Cybertruck isn't rolling up next to your everyday work trucks; it's duking it out with the high-end luxury SUVs and electric vehicles in Korea's fancy segment.
But South Korea isn't just getting the hardware; they're also getting some of Tesla's cutting-edge software. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) recently rolled out there, starting with Model S and Model X vehicles. That makes Korea the seventh country to get FSD, showing just how important this market is to Tesla's global strategy, both for vehicles and their autonomous dreams. They're not just selling cars; they're selling the whole future experience!

Korea: The International Testbed?
This move to launch Cybertruck internationally in South Korea first, rather than, say, Europe or even Canada (who also got FSD later), suggests Korea might be a strategic testbed for Tesla's global expansion. The market is tech-savvy, open to EVs, and increasingly influential. If the Cybertruck can make a splash here, it could pave the way for launches in other regions that have been patiently (or impatiently!) waiting.
It's a bold move, bringing such a distinctive and polarizing vehicle to an international market. But Tesla's never been one to play it safe. They're rolling out the big guns, literally, to see how the world reacts to the stainless-steel revolution. And if history tells us anything, when Tesla brings its unique flavor to a new country, things get interesting fast.
What’s Next: Keep an eye on Cybertruck sales figures out of South Korea. Its reception there could influence how and when Tesla rolls out its polarizing truck to other international markets. Also, watch for more FSD integration and updates, as Korea becomes a key data point for Tesla's autonomy development outside North America.
First Korea, then the world! You know it, I know it, and the Cybertruck definitely knows it. Ha!
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