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A comparison between the Naver Map app and Google Maps in Korea reveals a significant disparity. Unlike Naver, the Google Maps app does not currently support driving directions.
Recent news articles highlight various intriguing stories:
- Courtroom No. 417: Where presidents and business tycoons face justice
- Yoon mostly silent, sometimes sleepy in second criminal hearing on martial law
- Pope Francis rode in Kia Soul during five-day trip to Korea in 2014
- Two Chinese nationals accused of photographing major U.S. air base in Korea
- Male teacher allegedly suggests that women who don't have children should be jailed
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is in the process of drafting a bill aimed at regulating Google and Kakao's activities. This move is part of an effort to control their market influence.
Naver Maps Updates:
- Naver Maps introduces '3-D' navigation labels
- Translations for reviews and search filters are now available in English, Chinese, and Japanese on Naver Maps
Meanwhile, Google, Netflix, and Meta are featured on the annual 'Netflix law' list, indicating their significant impact on the industry.
Google's increasing search rates pose a threat to Naver's longstanding dominance in the Korean market. The competition between these tech giants continues to intensify.
