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The Real Reason Google Maps Is Only Half-Functional in Korea — But These Two Alternatives Are All You Need
Map Data That Has Been Locked Down in South Korea for 19 Years, and How to Access It Through Naver and Kakao
We’ve compiled everything into a single table—from the reasons why walking and driving navigation are blocked in South Korea (19 years of map export restrictions) to English language settings for Naver Maps and Kakao Maps, and even handy tips for paying via taxi apps.