South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully | TechCrunch
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by Ram Iyer, Kate ParkFebruary 27, 2026
After years of appeals, Google has finally won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea and provide proper Google Maps services in the country, including walking and real-time driving directions.
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Originally published on TechCrunch on 2/27/2026