Apple, the manufacturer of iPhones, appears to have inquired with the government about the overseas export of high-precision map data.
According to the government and others on the 16th, Apple is currently reviewing a request for the overseas export of domestic map data with a scale of 1:5000.
The National Geographic Information Institute under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is said to be continuing related meetings. An official from the National Geographic Information Institute noted, "We are discussing related matters."
The export of map information abroad is decided by the "Survey Performance and Overseas Export Consultative Body." This consultative body includes the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Intelligence Service, Ministry of Unification, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and Ministry of Science and ICT.
The consultative body must notify the results within 60 days of receiving a request for map export. The period can be extended by an additional 60 days. Holidays and public holidays are excluded from the review period.
Earlier, in 2023, Apple requested the overseas export of high-precision map data; however, it was denied at that time due to national security concerns.
In Google's case, on February 18, it requested the overseas export of high-precision map data from the National Geographic Information Institute. The result was initially expected to be notified by May 15. However, the National Geographic Information Institute postponed the final notification date to August 11, citing the need for additional review.
Google made similar requests in 2007 and 2016, but the government did not grant permission due to concerns about the leakage of security facility information.