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Inside K-City, testing is underway for Level 4 autonomous vehicles—those capable of driverless operation in specific conditions without human intervention. Notably, cars in this category can operate without a driver in designated areas, though full Level 5 (completely driverless) vehicles remain distant, with industry experts suggesting commercialization might not be feasible before 2075.
In practice, South Korea has issued permits for over 250 Level 4 AVs to operate within designated districts, with Seoul establishing official demonstration zones. However, critics note that while these simulations and test permits mark significant progress, they do not guarantee that AVs will perform equally well on complex, unpredictable real-world streets.