Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag South Korea lifts 20-year ban on Google exporting high-precision map data, with strict security conditions.

flag South Korea has approved Google’s request to export high-precision 1:5,000-scale map data to overseas servers, ending a two-decade ban. flag The move, conditional on strict security measures, requires Google to process data on domestic servers, blur military and sensitive sites, and obtain government clearance before export. flag The approval aims to improve navigation services for international users while addressing national security concerns, particularly regarding North Korea. flag Google must appoint a local compliance officer and comply with potential government requests for revisions. flag The decision marks a shift in digital policy, potentially challenging local map providers like Naver and Kakao.

49 Articles