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Apple has officially acknowledged a display defect in a small number of its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, and is offering free replacements. Yonhap reports Apple confirmed the issue and announced a no-charge replacement policy, while Dong-A Ilbo notes Apple Korea issued a formal statement on Oct. 27 saying “a small number of iPhone Duo products” have internal display problems and that affected users will be guided to replacements. Chosun Ilbo adds that Apple says the issue is limited to an “extremely small” number of devices. The domestic launch price is 3.29 million won, and concerns have been raised about possible hinge defects and replacement stock shortages, according to Dong-A Ilbo. Korean media coverage focuses on the defect acknowledgment and replacement plan, with Business Korea noting the issue surfaced just four days after launch.