Korea may lift map data ban in trade talks with U.S., paving way for Google Maps

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-21/national/socialAffairs/Korea-may-lift-map-data-ban-in-trade-talks-with-US-paving-way-for-Google-Maps/2289568

In upcoming high-level trade talks with the United States, the Korean government is considering discussing the possible export of high-resolution geographic data — a move that would mark a shift from its long-held restrictions on such transfers.

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jeena@piefed.jeena.net · 2 pts · 1y

I think this is a mistake. I was hoping that the EU would follow Korea in this regard, not the other way around.