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South Korea Approves Full Google Maps Functionality After Two Decades

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Firstpost•27-02-2026, 13:06

South Korea Approves Full Google Maps Functionality After Two Decades

•South Korea reverses two-decade stance, approves export of high-precision map data for Google Maps.
•Approval comes with strict security conditions, including blurring sensitive facilities and restricting coordinates.
•Decision expected to impact local giants Naver and Kakao, who currently dominate the digital map market.
•Google Vice President Cris Turner welcomes the decision, looks forward to full Google Maps functionality in Korea.
•Concerns raised by experts regarding market control and national security if Google dominates the market.

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