Google Removes South Korean Map Coordinates

Google has removed South Korean territory coordinates and military site imagery from maps to comply with government export permit conditions. South Korea stated it could suspend the permit if violations occur.

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South Korea said Friday that ALPHABET INC-CL A has removed local coordinates from mapping services under export permit terms. The action fulfills a key security condition attached to a February data-sharing permit. The compliance avoids potential permit suspension by authorities monitoring domestic security infrastructure.