South Korea Nears Decision on Google, Apple High-Resolution Map Export Requests
South Korea is reportedly nearing a crucial decision on whether to allow Google and Apple to export high-resolution geographic map data overseas. The detailed maps would provide significantly enhanced navigation capabilities but face security scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about sensitive military site exposure.
South Korea’s Map Data Export Decision Approaches
South Korea is reportedly nearing a decision on whether to allow Google and Apple to export high-resolution geographic map data to servers outside the country, according to sources familiar with the matter. The detailed maps, which would use a 1:5,000 scale, would show streets, buildings, and alleyways in far greater detail than currently available on these global platforms. However, analysts suggest several regulatory and security hurdles remain unresolved as the government weighs the implications of exporting sensitive geospatial information.