Why did South Korea turn its back on Google Maps?

South Korea is Asia's most technologically advanced destination, but Google Maps is still not fully operational due to security concerns and market competition.

Visitors to Korea often have to download Kakao Map and Naver Map instead of Google Maps.

The reason is that the Korean government does not allow Google to access detailed map data.

For nearly 20 years, Google has repeatedly requested but been denied on national security grounds.

Authorities fear the 1:5,000 scale map could reveal military bases and important facilities.

However, Professor Scott McQuire at the University of Melbourne said this concern was exaggerated because the data was already widely available.

Another issue is the risk of Google overshadowing domestic apps like Naver and Kakao.

Many scholars see the tension as stemming from “digital sovereignty ” and technological dominance.

South Korea's State Council is expected to make a decision on Google's latest request in October.

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