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Google’s Map Data Request Sparks Security Alarm in South Korea

Google’s Map Data Request Sparks Security Alarm in South Korea

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean security and technology experts are raising alarms over Google’s renewed request to export high-resolution digital maps of the country, warning that approval could pose grave national security and economic risks in an era of increasingly drone-based warfare and geopolitical uncertainty. During a policy forum held at the [...]

S. Korea Puts off Decision on Google’s Request for Map Data

S. Korea Puts off Decision on Google’s Request for Map Data

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea said Wednesday it has put off a decision on whether to allow Google to export government-supplied map data outside the country and will re-deliberate the request by the U.S. search giant.  The decision, which was made after a closed-door meeting with officials from foreign, defense and other-related [...]