The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said First Vice Minister Kim Yi-tak met with Cris Turner, Google’s vice president for government affairs (Knowledge · Information), at the National Land Development Exhibition Hall in Seoul to discuss cooperation on AI-based geospatial information and in urban and transportation fields.
The meeting was arranged at Google’s request to expand cooperation between South Korea and Google based on maps and data, following a government decision in February to approve Google’s request to take map data out of the country.
Topics included AI-powered mapping services, mobility optimization and improved traffic safety using public data, and cooperation on smart city infrastructure.
Kim said he hoped Google would work with South Korean companies by leveraging its technology and global competitiveness, and that such cooperation would support industrial growth in areas including AI and mobility.
Turner thanked the government, saying the February decision created an opportunity for constructive cooperation with South Korea. He said Google would continue contributing to upgrades of smart infrastructure and traffic optimization based on its data, AI technology and mapping services.
Kim also stressed that the meeting should lead to a sustained cooperation network so Google and South Korea’s industry can quickly develop and implement concrete measures, including technology partnerships, support for overseas expansion and increased investment.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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