South Korea Approves Full Google Maps Functionality After Two Decades

• South Korea reverses two-decade stance, approves export of high-precision map data for Google Maps.
• Approval comes with strict security conditions, including blurring sensitive facilities and restricting coordinates.
• Decision expected to impact local giants Naver and Kakao, who currently dominate the digital map market.
• Google Vice President Cris Turner welcomes the decision, looks forward to full Google Maps functionality in Korea.
• Concerns raised by experts regarding market control and national security if Google dominates the market.