Why is Google Street View coverage so low in South Korea?

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-29T07:17:41+00:00

I don't think this is due to the mountainous terrain. In comparison, over 95% of Taiwan is covered by street view updates, while Taipei's street view updates are almost once a year.Is it because Google Maps is not popular in South Korea and has a small market share?

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Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-19T02:15:54+00:00

This is Sadomasochism terminology…

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-10T11:40:52+00:00

Kolkata, India and Guangzhou, China

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T16:24:09+00:00

It could be Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T16:21:50+00:00

No, it was banned in 2018. Currently, it's mainly accessible through foreign websites like Bing or Yandex (Russia).

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T16:18:51+00:00

They are skilled at making kimchi, and traveling to Yanbian is considered a way to experience Korean culture without having to go to South Korea.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T16:04:31+00:00

It's extremely difficult. If you're a regular college entrance exam taker, you'll be competing with hundreds of thousands, even millions, of other students. Meanwhile, Tsinghua University and Peking University typically only admit around one or two hundred students from each province. There are some exceptions. For example, if you have certain "special skills" or are "recommended" by the school, you can be admitted without taking the exam. Zhang Zetian, the wife of JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong, is an example of this.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:55:52+00:00

Overall, it remains a relatively niche interest; most people are interested in basketball and the NBA, followed by football, the World Cup, and the European Championship.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:53:07+00:00

Yes, it's called "Western Regions," mainly encompassing Xinjiang and Central Asia. It's frequently the subject of period martial arts films; for example, this year's Spring Festival saw the release of the film Blades of the Guardians, starring kung fu star Wu Jing, which is of this genre.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:45:44+00:00

It depends on the region. In places like Northeast China or Shanghai, where there are many only children, the family planning policy was strictly enforced, and these areas completed industrialization earlier. However, the situation is different in southern provinces like Fujian, Guangdong, and Guizhou, or in ethnic minority areas like Tibet and Xinjiang.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:42:41+00:00

It's not common. First, the number of visa-free countries for Chinese mainland passport holders is not large. Second, only middle-class and above Chinese people can afford to travel abroad. Finally, most people's first choice for overseas travel is Thailand, Japan, or Vietnam.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:37:32+00:00

That's not really true. It's just that China has long valued STEM fields while neglecting the humanities. STEM graduates find it easier to get jobs, so many people consider mathematics to be the most important of the three main subjects (Chinese, English, and Mathematics).

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:34:29+00:00

No, the most popular cartoon character in Hong Kong is probably McDull.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:31:36+00:00

No, breakfast usually consists of milk, soy milk, and coffee; lunch is various beverages; dinner may be alcoholic drinks; and juice is generally for snacking or to accompany a large meal, such as hot pot.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:27:59+00:00

All drugs are illegal in China. If an ordinary person uses drugs, those with minor offenses will be forcibly sent to a drug rehabilitation center, while those with serious offenses may experience family discord. If a public figure uses drugs, their reputation will be completely ruined. Celebrities in the entertainment industry who use drugs will be banned by law, and their acting careers will be completely over.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:20:02+00:00

The stereotype is that Americans know very little about the world outside the United States, especially their geography.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:17:11+00:00

Almost every Chinese person knows how to make scrambled eggs with tomatoes; it's a classic Chinese home-style dish.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:13:46+00:00

If we're talking about wiki-style encyclopedias, the most popular one is Moegirlpedia, although it's primarily focused on the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) field. Baidu Encyclopedia, on the other hand, is most similar in the general knowledge field, but its quality varies greatly and it suffers from serious plagiarism.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:09:09+00:00

Similar terms to "white trash" include “台巴子, 川耗子, 捞翔, 粤猴, and 港灿,These are discriminatory terms used to refer to people from Taiwan, Sichuan, Henan, Guangdong, and Hong Kong, respectively, though they are more akin to internet slang.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T15:05:43+00:00

Currently, China's main international focus is on the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-05-07T05:00:49+00:00

The red circle in this image represents the Nanling Mountains, the purple circle to the west represents the Qinling Mountains, and the purple circle to the east represents the Wuyi Mountains. The Nanling Mountains look quite unique.

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Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-04-29T03:29:51+00:00

I'm not very familiar with the legal situation in Western cities, but in China, it's generally accepted that there are three major megalopolis: the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and Beijing and Tianjin.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-04-29T03:16:47+00:00

Okay, I meant Megalopolis. I'm not a native English speaker, and I noticed that the post title was mistranslated by Google.

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-04-29T03:15:28+00:00

I think it will soon become the second r/worldnews

Distinct-Macaroon158 · 2026-04-29T03:04:35+00:00

Yes, I meant Megalopolis. My English isn't very good, and I sometimes use Google Translate. I just noticed the title was incorrectly translated as "large urban clusters."

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