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Seoul Halts Review of Google’s Request to Export High-Precision Maps, Citing Documentation Gaps

Seoul Halts Review of Google’s Request to Export High-Precision Maps, Citing Documentation Gaps

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government on Tuesday suspended its review of Google’s request to export high-precision maps overseas, asking the U.S. tech giant to supplement its documentation. During a review meeting, a government consultative body requested Google submit revised documents by Feb. 5, with the review process suspended until then, [...]

Experts Question Google’s Claims of Trillions in Benefits From Exporting Korea’s High-Precision Maps

Experts Question Google’s Claims of Trillions in Benefits From Exporting Korea’s High-Precision Maps

SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A central plank of Google’s lobbying campaign to secure approval for exporting South Korea’s high-precision mapping data is coming under sharp scrutiny, with experts arguing that the projected economic benefits are inflated and based on questionable assumptions. Google has cited research suggesting that if Korea allows the export of [...]