Korean digital policies spark U.S. industry concern as trade talks continue

A decision this week by Seoul to again delay the export of digital mapping data has sparked renewed criticism from major U.S. business groups over Korea’s digital trade policy as the two countries continue to hash out the terms of a new trade arrangement. The Coalition of Services Industries and the Computer & Communications Industry Association, among others, expressed disappointment on Nov. 11 after Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport decided to postpone action required to authorize the export...