Korea suspends review on Google's map data transfer, asks for supplement

Korea suspends review on Google's map data transfer, asks for supplement

The Korean government on Tuesday suspended its review of Google's request to export high-precision maps overseas, asking the U.S. tech giant to sup...

Seoul continues to delay its decision on Google’s data export request

Google’s export request for South Korea’s map data has continued to be put on hold by the South Korean government for various reasons since 2007. South Korea has once again delayed its decision on whether or not Google can export high-resolution map data for its navigation system. Google is seeking approval to export South Korea’s 1:5,000-scale map data, a highly detailed format equivalent to 50 meters per centimeter, which the company says is n…

South Korea suspends review on Google's map data transfer, asks for supplement

The South Korean government on Tuesday suspended its review of Google's request to export high-precision maps overseas, asking the U.S. tech giant to supplement its documentation.

South Korea Delays Google's Request to Export Map Data - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on Tuesday it has delayed a decision again on Google’s request for permission to export map data, saying it will make a final ruling once the company submits additional documents. The ministry said in a statement that its National Geographic Information Institute would give Google 60 business days until February 5, 2026 to submit the additional material before making a decision. S…

South Korea Blocks Google Map Data Request Over Security Concerns

South Korea previously rejected requests from Google, whose parent is Alphabet, for permission to use map data on servers outside the country, in 2016 and 2007, citing security concerns. The post South Korea Blocks Google Map Data Request Over Security Concerns appeared first on StratNews Global.