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Why Was Google Maps Limited in South Korea, and What Changed in 2026?

October 27, 2026October 17, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE

Editorial illustration of smartphone navigation and map-data restrictions in South Korea.

Korea conditionally approved Google map exports in February 2026. What changed, what remained unconfirmed as of 9 October, and which navigation apps to use.