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Naver Maps Emerges as Essential Tool for Foreign Visitors to South Korea

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea continues to see a surge in international visitors, Naver Maps, a homegrown navigation app, is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for tourists navigating the country’s bustling cities and scenic landscapes. According to internal data released by Naver on September 1, the daily active users (DAU) of Naver [...]

Mangwon Residents Oppose ‘Mangridan-gil’ Nickname, Fear Gentrification

SEOUL, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Local residents in the neighborhood of Mangwon are expressing concerns over the widely spread nickname ‘Mangridan-gil’ as signs of gentrification have emerged in recent months, with some accusing map service providers like Naver of causing a nuisance by making use of the unofficial name, which attracts tourists and has [...]