South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports

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.

Korea again postpones decision on Google's map data transfer request amid US pressure

The 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, calling it a non-tariff barrier. In February, the U.S. tech giant submitted an application to the state-run National Geographic Information Institute under the ministry, seeking approval for the transfer of 1:5,000-scale high-precision map data to its…

Will South Korea allow Google to export map data? US mounts pressure ahead of summit talks

South Korea has postponed a decision on Google’s request to export map data for 60 days, citing security concerns. The move comes amid US pressure to resolve the issue ahead of a possible leaders’ summit this month.

South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports

SEOUL: South Korea delayed a decision on Friday (Aug 8) on a request from Google for permission to export map data, following United States pressure to address what Washington regards as a non-tariff barrier during recent trade talks, its transport ministry said. South Korea and the US are preparing for a

S. Korea again postpones decision on Google's map data transfer request amid U.S. pressure

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Friday delayed its decision on Go...

South Korea delays decision on Google’s request for map data exports

Seoul said it postponed the decision for 60 days so Google can address its security concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com.