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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports
South Korea delayed a decision on Friday on a request from Google for permission to export map data, following U.S. pressure to address what Washington regards as a non-tariff barrier during recent trade talks, its transport ministry said. South Korea previously rejected requests from Google, whose parent is Alphabet, for permission to use map data on servers outside the country, in 2016 and 2007, citing security concerns. South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement its National Geographic Information Institute had decided to postpone the decision for 60 days to give Google time to come up with measures that address its security concerns. Google has said there were no security concerns about its mapping data on South Korea, saying the data are publicly available and used by a number of companies, after going through a security review by a government agency. The company said, however, it is closely discussing with the South Korean government about taking any other security measures requested by the authorities, while considering plans to purchase blurred images from local partners which have been approved by the government. South Korea, whose 1950-53 war with North Korea ended without a peace treaty, argues that if it allowed such data to leave the country, the locations of military facilities and other sensitive sites could be revealed. But the U.S. said restrictions on cross-border data flows have long served as barriers to operating navigation services through Google Maps and Apple Maps, resulting in U.S. companies losing out in the South Korean market. South Korea had not made concessions on the map issue and also on further opening up agriculture, despite early and intense bilateral talks, presidential adviser Kim Yong-beom had said. Google said the lack of data restricts its Google Maps services in Korea, causing major inconveniences to foreign tourists. Late last month, Transport Minister Kim Yoon-duk said South Korea needed to be 'very cautious' about granting map access, saying defence and public safety were prioritised over trade.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports
South Korea delayed a decision on Friday on a request from Google for permission to export map data, following U.S. pressure to address what Washington regards as a non-tariff barrier during recent trade talks, its transport ministry said. South Korea and the United States are preparing for a summit of their leaders, possibly this month, after reaching a trade deal in late July, but it was not clear whether the map issue will be discussed at the meeting. South Korea previously rejected requests from Google, whose parent is Alphabet, for permission to use map data on servers outside the country, in 2016 and 2007, citing security concerns. South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement its National Geographic Information Institute had decided to postpone the decision for 60 days to give Google time to come up with measures that address its security concerns. Google has said there were no security concerns about its mapping data on South Korea, saying the data are publicly available and used by a number of companies, after going through a security review by a government agency. The company said, however, it is closely discussing with the South Korean government about taking any other security measures requested by the authorities, while considering plans to purchase blurred images from local partners which have been approved by the government. South Korea, whose 1950-53 war with North Korea ended without a peace treaty, argues that if it allowed such data to leave the country, the locations of military facilities and other sensitive sites could be revealed. But the U.S. said restrictions on cross-border data flows have long served as barriers to operating navigation services through Google Maps and Apple Maps, resulting in U.S. companies losing out in the South Korean market. South Korea had not made concessions on the map issue and also on further opening up agriculture, despite early and intense bilateral talks, presidential adviser Kim Yong-beom had said. Google said the lack of data restricts its Google Maps services in Korea , causing major inconveniences to foreign tourists. Late last month, Transport Minister Kim Yoon-duk said South Korea needed to be "very cautious" about granting map access, saying defence and public safety were prioritised over trade.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports
SEOUL: South Korea delayed a decision on Friday on a request from Google for permission to export map data, following U.S. pressure to address what Washington regards as a non-tariff barrier during recent trade talks, its transport ministry said. South Korea and the United States are preparing for a summit of their leaders, possibly this month, after reaching a trade deal in late July, but it was not clear whether the map issue will be discussed at the meeting. South Korea previously rejected requests from Google, whose parent is Alphabet, for permission to use map data on servers outside the country, in 2016 and 2007, citing security concerns. South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement its National Geographic Information Institute had decided to postpone the decision for 60 days to give Google time to come up with measures that address its security concerns. Google has said there were no security concerns about its mapping data on South Korea, saying the data are publicly available and used by a number of companies, after going through a security review by a government agency. The company said, however, it is closely discussing with the South Korean government about taking any other security measures requested by the authorities, while considering plans to purchase blurred images from local partners which have been approved by the government. South Korea, whose 1950-53 war with North Korea ended without a peace treaty, argues that if it allowed such data to leave the country, the locations of military facilities and other sensitive sites could be revealed. But the U.S. said restrictions on cross-border data flows have long served as barriers to operating navigation services through Google Maps and Apple Maps, resulting in U.S. companies losing out in the South Korean market. South Korea had not made concessions on the map issue and also on further opening up agriculture, despite early and intense bilateral talks, presidential adviser Kim Yong-beom had said. Google said the lack of data restricts its Google Maps services in Korea, causing major inconveniences to foreign tourists. Late last month, Transport Minister Kim Yoon-duk said South Korea needed to be 'very cautious' about granting map access, saying defence and public safety were prioritised over trade.- REUTERS
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea delayed a decision on Friday on a request from Google for permission to export map data, following U.S. pressure to address what Washington regards as a non-tariff barrier during recent trade talks, its transport ministry said. South Korea and the United States are preparing for a summit of their leaders, possibly this month, after reaching a trade deal in late July, but it was not clear whether the map issue will be discussed at the meeting. South Korea previously rejected requests from Google, whose parent is Alphabet, for permission to use map data on servers outside the country, in 2016 and 2007, citing security concerns. South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement its National Geographic Information Institute had decided to postpone the decision for 60 days to give Google time to come up with measures that address its security concerns. Google has said there were no security concerns about its mapping data on South Korea, saying the data are publicly available and used by a number of companies, after going through a security review by a government agency. The company said, however, it is closely discussing with the South Korean government about taking any other security measures requested by the authorities, while considering plans to purchase blurred images from local partners which have been approved by the government. South Korea, whose 1950-53 war with North Korea ended without a peace treaty, argues that if it allowed such data to leave the country, the locations of military facilities and other sensitive sites could be revealed. But the U.S. said restrictions on cross-border data flows have long served as barriers to operating navigation services through Google Maps and Apple Maps, resulting in U.S. companies losing out in the South Korean market. South Korea had not made concessions on the map issue and also on further opening up agriculture, despite early and intense bilateral talks, presidential adviser Kim Yong-beom had said. Google said the lack of data restricts its Google Maps services in Korea, causing major inconveniences to foreign tourists. Late last month, Transport Minister Kim Yoon-duk said South Korea needed to be "very cautious" about granting map access, saying defence and public safety were prioritised over trade. (Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin and Joyce Lee; Editing by Alex Richardson and David Holmes)
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First Post
5 days ago
- Business
- First Post
Will South Korea allow Google to export map data? US mounts pressure ahead of summit talks
South Korea has postponed a decision on Google's request to export map data for 60 days, citing security concerns. The move comes amid US pressure to resolve the issue ahead of a possible leaders' summit this month. read more People stand in front of a Google logo during a media reception at the Google France headquarters ahead of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, France. File Image/Reuters In response to pressure from the United States to resolve what Washington views as a non-tariff obstacle during recent trade discussions, South Korea postponed a decision on Friday on Google's request for authorisation to export map data, according to its transport ministry. After completing a trade agreement in late July, South Korea and the United States are getting ready for a summit of their leaders, which might take place this month. However, it was unclear if the map issue would be brought up at the meeting. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In 2016 and 2007, South Korea denied petitions by Google, whose parent is Alphabet, for permission to utilise map data on servers outside the nation, citing security concerns. In order to allow Google time to develop solutions that meet its security concerns, the National Geographic Information Institute of South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport stated in a statement that it has chosen to delay the decision for 60 days. Google claims that after undergoing a security evaluation by a government body, there were no security issues with its mapping data on South Korea, which are publicly accessible and utilised by several businesses. However, the business stated that it is actively negotiating with the South Korean government over any further security measures that the authorities may seek, as well as plans to buy blurred images from government-approved local partners. South Korea, whose 1950-53 war with North Korea ended without a peace treaty, argues that if it allowed such data to leave the country, the locations of military facilities and other sensitive sites could be revealed. But the US said restrictions on cross-border data flows have long served as barriers to operating navigation services through Google Maps and Apple Maps, resulting in US companies losing out in the South Korean market. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD South Korea had not made concessions on the map issue and also on further opening up agriculture, despite early and intense bilateral talks, presidential adviser Kim Yong-beom had said. Google said the lack of data restricts its Google Maps services in Korea, causing major inconveniences to foreign tourists. Late last month, Transport Minister Kim Yoon-duk said South Korea needed to be 'very cautious' about granting map access, saying defence and public safety were prioritised over trade.
