The country is one of only a handful in the world – alongside China and North Korea – where Google Maps fails to function as it should
For tourists visiting South Korea, one of the world’s most technologically advanced nations, navigating the country’s urban heartlands can prove surprisingly frustrating for one simple reason: Google Maps just doesn’t work effectively.
But on 11 August that could change, as South Korean authorities are set to decide whether to finally grant Google’s request to export the country’s detailed mapping data to overseas servers. Such a move would open up functionality that allows the app to give detailed directions and show users the best routes to travel.
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The country is one of only a handful in the world – alongside China and North Korea – where Google Maps fails to function as it should
For tourists visiting South Korea, one of the world’s most technologically advanced nations, navigating the country’s urban heartlands can prove surprisingly frustrating for one simple reason: Google Maps just doesn’t work effectively.
But on 11 August that could change, as South Korean authorities are set to decide whether to finally grant Google’s request to export the country’s detailed mapping data to overseas servers. Such a move would open up functionality that allows the app to give detailed directions and show users the best routes to travel. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian