We bring the world's geospatial companies to Korea, and show the world what they build.

A Piece of Map is a Korea market entry partner for global geospatial companies. We work as their local team in South Korea across marketing, operations and sales, and publish APiM Insights.

Why we exist.

A geospatial company can have the right technology and still not reach a market. Entering takes people on the ground who know the buyers, the regulations, the media and the language, and building that team in every new market takes time and money. A Piece of Map exists so that geospatial companies can enter Korea before they build that team.

Three roles. One geospatial partner.

Local Team.

We work as the local team in Korea for global geospatial companies, across marketing, operations and sales.

Sourcing Desk.

We find and compare geospatial data and solutions from providers around the world, and supply the best fit for your needs.

Insights.

We publish a monthly report on the geospatial and mobility industries, in English and Korean.

Company at a glance.

Company
A Piece of Map Inc. | 어피스오브맵(주)
Short name
APiM
Headquarters
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Founded
2025
Market scope
Centered on Korea, working with global companies
Services
Local team for geospatial companies · Data and solution sourcing · Industry insights publishing
Fields
Satellite Imagery, Analytics, Solutions · Global Maps Data & APIs · Mobility & Vehicle Data · Logistics Service & Solutions · Geospatial Tools & Analytics · City & Architecture Solutions · Environment & Energy

Frequently asked questions.

What is A Piece of Map?

A Piece of Map (APiM) is a Korea market entry partner for global geospatial companies, based in Seongnam, Republic of Korea. A Piece of Map works as the local team in Korea for companies that have no team here yet, or a small one, runs a Sourcing Desk for buyers of geospatial data and solutions, and publishes APiM Insights, a monthly report on the geospatial and mobility industries.

Who does A Piece of Map work with?

A Piece of Map works mainly with global geospatial companies that aim to enter Korea or grow here, including providers of satellite imagery, map data and APIs, mobility and vehicle data, logistics services, spatial analysis and GIS, city and architecture solutions, and environment and energy solutions. Through the Sourcing Desk, A Piece of Map also works with companies and organizations that want to buy geospatial data and solutions.

What does A Piece of Map do for a company entering Korea?

A Piece of Map works with a company entering Korea in three steps. Through APiM Membership, A Piece of Map introduces the company to Korean industry and press with a weekly Korea industry briefing, company news shared in Korean, and Korean press releases. Through Local Marketing & Operations Support, A Piece of Map handles media relations, events, document localization and day-to-day operations, planned with the company's headquarters and local representatives. As a Trusted Local Reseller, A Piece of Map handles business development, contracts with Korean customers, and first-line technical support in Korean.

Does a company need an office or staff in Korea to work with A Piece of Map?

A company does not need an office or staff in Korea to work with A Piece of Map. A Piece of Map acts as the local team, so a company can start in Korea before it hires here. Where a company already has a small team in Korea, A Piece of Map works closely with its Korea representative.

What is the Sourcing Desk?

A Piece of Map's Sourcing Desk combines geospatial data and solutions from multiple providers to match a buyer's request, proposes the best-fit options, and handles everything from contract to delivery in one place. The Sourcing Desk covers the geospatial industry as a whole, including satellite imagery and analytics, global map data and APIs, mobility and vehicle data, logistics, spatial analysis and GIS, city and architecture, and environment and energy.

What is APiM Insights?

APiM Insights is a monthly report on the geospatial and mobility industries, published by A Piece of Map. Each issue examines one topic in depth and is published in English and Korean on apieceofmap.com and in an email newsletter.

What is APiM Galaxy?

APiM Galaxy is a business development research tool by A Piece of Map that runs inside the AI chat you use every day (Claude, ChatGPT or Claude Code). Ask about a market you are entering or a company you are targeting, and it puts the market situation and existing partnerships together in a single report. It checks each relationship against the source it cites to reduce the risk of hallucination.

How do I start working with A Piece of Map?

Companies can start working with A Piece of Map by sending a message through the Contact page or to navigate@apieceofmap.com. A Piece of Map replies within two business days, and the first conversation covers the company's plans for Korea and where a local team would help.

Let's talk about your plans for Korea.

We reply within two business days.