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Google Maps faces roadblocks in South Korea as detailed navigation remains restricted
A government committee made up of South Korean officials from defense, foreign affairs, transport, and intelligence has again postponed a decision, citing the need for additional
South Korea makes Google wait on request to use map data outside the country
South Korea has given Google a sixty-day window to address the security concerns surrounding its access to the country’s map data. The government appears
[Minute to Read] South Korea delays Google high-precision maps
The Minute to Read (Weekdays) series provides a quick overview of significant events in Korea everyday, conveniently condensed into a one-minute read. Here’s a recap of what happened yesterday: Aug. 7.
South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports
South Korea delayed a decision on Friday on a request from Google for permission to export map data, following U.S. pressure to address what Washington regards as a non-tariff barrier during recent trade talks,
Using Google Maps is notoriously frustrating in South Korea. That may change soon
South Korea is one of the few countries, along with China and North Korea, in which Google Maps fail to function properly. Instead, the digital landscape in South Korea is controlled by local “portal” companies Naver and Kakao.
Will Google Maps finally work properly in South Korea?
South Korea, a global tech leader, is deciding whether to enhance the functionality of Google Maps for better navigation in its urban areas.
Decision on Google's map data export request postponed again
The government has postponed its decision on whether to allow Google to export high-precision maps of Korea for a second time, extending the review period by 60 more days after Google asked for time to look at measures to address security concerns.
Security concerns delay Google’s Map Export Plan in South Korea
The South Korean government has decided to delay its decision on Google’s request to export data by an additional 60 days. On Aug. 9, the National Geographic Information Institute, part of the Ministry of Land,
S. Korea again postpones decision on Google's map data transfer request amid U.S. pressure
The South Korean government on Friday delayed its decision on Google's request to export high-precision map data overseas, the transport ministry said, amid pressure from Washington to resolve the issue,
The Diplomat1mon

Why Google Maps Can’t Guide You Through Seoul - The Diplomat

Google’s public list of hyperscale facilities names clusters in Tokyo, Osaka, Taiwan, and Singapore but still none in South Korea – so any bulk processing of 1:5,000 vectors would happen ...
The Star2mon

Why Google Maps is still broken in South Korea: It might not be about ...

South Korea’s longstanding concern is that exporting detailed mapping data could expose key infrastructure to hostile threats, particularly from North Korea. But experts argue that in 2025, this ...
Wall Street Journal8y

Lost Seoul: South Korea Blocks Google From Expanding Local Maps

SEOUL—South Korea denied a request by Alphabet Inc.’s Google to export digital-map data from the country, effectively blocking the U.S. technology giant from expanding its limited local-map ...
The National Interest7y

One Thing North Korea Has That the South Doesn’t: Google Maps

But in fact, South Korea’s northern neighbor is one reason why Google Maps is not allowed to operate in the country. Recommended: America Has Military Options for North Korea (but They’re All ...
TechCrunch9y

Google asks South Korea to rethink its strict policies on providing map ...

Google wants the South Korean government to ease laws on map data that have curtailed the number of features Google Maps can offer there. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company ...
Wall Street Journal9y

Google Challenges South Korea Over Mapping Restrictions

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is challenging the South Korean government over restrictions to its mapping services in the country, which renders some maps less informative than those for North ...
KBS WORLD Radio6d

Google Expresses Intent to Purchase Satellite Images from S. Korea with Sensitive Areas Blurred Out

Google has expressed its intention to purchase satellite images of South Korea with sensitive facilities blurred out, ahead of Seoul’s decision on whether to permit the overseas ...