Google Maps will finally be usable in South Korea
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
South Korea has approved Google’s request to export detailed geographic data, overturning a longstanding policy that limited the service’s functionality. With that restriction lifted, Google Maps can now operate fully in the country, offering walking routes and real-time driving directions that were previously unavailable.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Engadget·Google Maps will finally be usable in South Korea
Google Maps will be usable in South Korea. The service was previously limited due to security concerns. Google has now resolved these issues.
- TechMeme·South Korea approves Google's request to export detailed geographic data overseas, reversing a longstanding policy that made Google Maps largely nonfunctional (John Yoon/New York Times)
South Korea approved Google's request to export detailed geographic data overseas. This reverses a longstanding policy that limited Google Maps functionality. Google can now export detailed map data.
- TechCrunch·South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully
Google has won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea. This allows Google Maps to provide walking and real-time driving directions in the country. Google can now operate fully in South Korea.
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