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South Korea Censors Google Maps Over Security Fears
13 Nov
Summary
- Google removed South Korean coordinates from Maps and Earth.
- Street View imagery near military sites will be deleted.
- Permit suspension is possible for serious security breaches.
Google has complied with South Korean government security demands by removing national coordinates from Google Maps and Google Earth. This action was a condition for granting Google a permit in February to export high-resolution map data. Furthermore, the tech giant will delete all Street View imagery located within and around South Korean military and security installations.
The South Korean government indicated that the permit granted to Google could be suspended or even revoked should there be any serious violations of the stipulated security conditions. This move highlights the nation's commitment to safeguarding sensitive locations through digital map data.
