Google clears key map security checks in Korea, taps Tmap as local partner

South Korea on Friday confirmed that Google had implemented key security measures required to export detailed Korean map data, bringing the US tech giant a step closer to offering full navigation services after nearly two decades of regulatory hurdles. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said an interagency review committee had verified Google's compliance with security conditions attached to its approval to export 1:5,000-scale map data, following a meeting with government offici

Source: The Korea Herald