#national-security

South Korea Unlocks Google Maps: A New Era for Navigation, Innovation, and Security

After nearly two decades of stringent restrictions, South Korea has approved Google's long-standing request to export detailed map data, marking a pivotal moment for global navigation and local innovation. This groundbreaking decision, announced on February 27, 2026, comes with stringent new security requirements, aiming to balance critical national interests with the demands of a globally connected digital economy.