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South Korea Lifts 20-Year Ban on Google Maps Data

2/27/2026

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  • South Korea approved Google LLC, the U.S.-based tech company, to export high-precision geographic data, ending a 20-year national-security restriction.
  • The move enables Google Maps to provide real-time navigation and detailed business listings.
  • The approval comes with strict conditions, including blurring sensitive military sites and processing data on local servers.
  • The move is seen as a response to U.S. pressure for fair treatment of American tech companies.