Korea once again delayed whether Google would approve the request to transfer the fixed push map data in the national geography to an international server.
In February, Google requested the approval of the National Geographic Information Institute in Korea, and in TechCrunch, a spokesman for the land and infrastructure and transportation of 1: 5,000 scale maps in the country’s app and sent to overseas servers. It has been confirmed.
The government had to finish the decision within 60 days by mid -May, but the deadline is still discussed on August 11.
According to media reports, Google’s third Korean request is about this topic. According to media reports, technology giants are currently using 1: 25,000 scale maps in countries that include interest points and satellite images. A 1: 5,000 high -precision map offers more details to the narrowest distance.
Korean officials said that when the US technology company founded a data center in Korea when he refused to request Google in 2016, approval would be approved. The country also asked Google to blur the map for security purposes for sensitive locations such as national security facilities.
Google has yet to establish a data center in Korea. The company operates data centers around the world, including Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia.
The government’s data restrictions have influenced Korea’s Google Map and Apple Maps. Foreigners and tourists depend on using local apps that often do not support many foreign languages to explore Google maps due to the limited information and language.
Local navigation apps such as NAVER Maps, TMAP and Kakao are the most popular among local users. This app provides much more information and details as it provides map data on a 1: 5,000 scale. NAVER MAPS, which was released in 2002, has about 27 million monthly active users, while Kakao map and TMAP have about 11 million and 24 million MAUS, respectively.
Google did not immediately respond to the request.