Seoul Weighs Map Data Approval For Google, Apple

Seoul Weighs Map Data Approval For Google, Apple

Seoul Weighs Approval For Google, Apple High-Resolution Map Requests South Korea is nearing a key decision that could shape the future of global mapping technology. Seoul weighs approval for Google, Apple high-resolution map requests , which, if approved, would allow both tech giants to export detailed geographic data to servers outside the country. These 1:5,000 scale maps would reveal streets, buildings, and alleyways in unprecedented detail—enhancing navigation apps but raising national security concerns. Image Credits:Iurii Motov / Getty Images Lawmakers Raise National Security And Digital Sovereignty Concerns Earlier this week, South Korea’s National Assembly Defense Committee held a parliamentary audit of Google Korea. Lawmakers scrutinized Google’s repeated requests for local high-resolution map data, expressing fears that such exports could compromise digital sovereignty. The review comes months after Seoul twice delayed its decision—first in May, then again in August. Officials wor…