South Korea has agreed to allow Google Maps to access its map data for the first time after almost 20 years, responding to long-standing requests from the tech giant. However, the deal includes strict security measures, requiring the masking of military and sensitive sites. South Korea's land ministry stated that coordinate displays will be removed, restricting the visibility of certain areas. Google argues the limitations hinder its service capabilities in the region, where it competes with local platform Naver.