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South Korea Delays Google Map Data Export Decision Amid U.S. Pressure
8 Aug
Summary
- South Korea delays decision on Google's map data export request
- U.S. pressure during recent trade talks cited as reason for delay
- Decision comes ahead of possible Korea-U.S. summit this month
In a move that highlights the interplay between trade and technology, the South Korean government has delayed a decision on Google's request to export map data. This decision, announced on August 8, 2025, comes in the wake of pressure from the United States during recent trade negotiations.
The delay is significant as South Korea and the U.S. are preparing for a summit between their leaders, potentially taking place this month. The two countries had recently reached a trade deal, and the map data issue appears to be a lingering point of contention.
The transport ministry in South Korea cited the U.S. pressure as the reason for the delayed decision, underscoring the non-tariff barriers that have become a point of focus in the bilateral trade relationship. As the two nations navigate their economic and political ties, this decision on Google's map data export request has taken on added importance.
