Hello coffeecong

Our project does not permit the deletion of real-world features that do exist. OpenStreetMap works on the principle that ‘if it exists, it can be mapped’. This applies regardless whether a government, company, organisation or private individual wishes for a feature to not appear on the map. Removals justified by claims of “national security”, or “Secure facilities” and other similar claims are therefore not accepted.

Due to the recent influx of such deletions in South Korea, these removals will be treated as vandalism.

Please also note that OpenStreetMap is located in the United Kingdom. We are therefore not beholden to the laws of South Korea and as such have no legal obligation to hide these locations.

If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected] with subject “Ticket#2025120310000201 — South Korean deletions”.

Best regards,
Graeme Fitzpatrick
On behalf of the OSMF Data Working Group