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Google Earth, a satellite imagery mapping service (earth.google.com), has been accused of indiscriminately disclosing photos of Korean security and military facilities.
Google Korea said on Sunday that it is in talks with a government agency about security measures in regards to the exposure of national security facilities in satellite photos provided by Google Earth.
According to Google, the satellite maps posted in English show the locations of the presidential residence Cheong Wa Dae and the National Intelligence Service, as well as security facilities of some military bases.
Google Earth provides high-resolution satellite photos which are not governed by Korean security regulations.
A source at Google Korea said that Google's policy is to show original materials as they are, but, given Korea's current situation, the satellite map provider will fully incorporate the Korean government's demands when it starts its Korean satellite photo service in the future.
(englishnews@chosun.com )
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