South Korea postpones decision to let Google Maps work properly – again
South Korea has delayed a decision on allowing Google Maps to function properly within the country. The service currently fails to work as intended in South Korea, which is one of only a few nations, along with China and North Korea, where Google Maps does not operate effectively. The South Korean government is discussing whether to grant Google's request to export the country's detailed mapping data to overseas servers, which would enable the service to function properly. However, the decision has been postponed for a second time this year to allow for further review of potential security concerns. This issue highlights the ongoing tension between technological advancement and national security considerations in South Korea, a technologically advanced nation. The delay in the decision-making process reflects the government's cautious approach in balancing these competing interests.
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