South Korea is poised to make a pivotal decision on August 11 regarding Google’s request to export its detailed mapping data to overseas servers, which has been denied for nearly two decades due to national security concerns. Only South Korea, China, and North Korea see Google Maps underperform. Critics, including 90% opposition from local firms, fear market domination by Google. Proponents argue improved access is crucial for tourism and innovation. The outcome will significantly impact both the tech landscape and global trade dynamics.