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S. Korea likely to defer decision on Google's potential transfer of high-precision map data
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government is expected to postpone its decision...
According to relevant regulations, the review panel is required to notify Google of its decision within 60 days of the application date, with the option of a 60-day extension. The proposed map transfer has sparked heated debate over national security, digital sovereignty and broader trade concerns, while the U.S. has cited the issue as a key non-tariff barrier. Google previously made similar requests in 2007 and 2016, but Seoul rejected them due to national security concerns, citing the potential exposure of military bases and other sensitive facilities.
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