Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Apple asks Korea to allow transfer of high-precision map data overseas

Apple has requested permission from the Korean government to export high-precision map data for its services, following Google's similar request.

2025-06-17

Korea kicks Google Maps data decision to next administration

Korea will decide in August whether to provide Google with high-precision map data, following a review highlighting national security concerns and the impacts on domestic industry.

2025-05-14

Korea to decide by August on Google's potential transfer of high-precision map data

The Korean government will decide by August whether to allow Google to transfer the country's high-precision map data overseas amid heated debates over national security, digital sovereignty and other trade issues, officials said Sunday.

2025-05-11

Korea may lift map data ban in trade talks with U.S., paving way for Google Maps

In upcoming high-level trade talks with the United States, the Korean government is considering discussing the possible export of high-resolution geographic data — a move that would mark a shift from its long-held restrictions on such transfers.

2025-04-21

As Seoul's gov't withholds sinkhole risk data, privately generated maps fill the breach

Private individuals have taken it upon themselves to visualize sinkhole data and potential risk areas, as Seoul officials continue to withhold the city’s official ground subsidence risk map.

2025-04-20

Naver Map's ‘Be Local’ campaign helps foreign nationals discover Seoul

Naver launched the “Be Local” campaign started Monday, which will be held for one month until May 13 for users who have set the language of the Naver Map app to a foreign language.

2025-04-14

CCIA criticizes Korea’s export limits on high-precision map data as unfair trade barrier

The U.S.-based Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has raised concerns about Korea’s restrictions on the export of high-precision map data, calling it an unfair trade practice.

2025-03-24

Google seeks to export Korea's map data again

Google has again requested that it be allowed to export Korea's detailed map data, nine years after it was denied by Seoul over security concerns.

2025-02-28

Naver Maps gets '3-D' navigation labels

Naver is launching a 3-D mapping feature in Naver Map, offering photorealistic views and building information in Seoul.

2024-12-16

Watch out!

The majority Democratic Party (DP) is embarrassed that the governing People Power Party (PPP) on Tuesday presented “a road map for an orderly retreat” of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024-12-10