Strava Bans User for Running in North Korea: A Geopolitical GPS Glitch?
2025-03-14
Strava banned a user for uploading a run recorded in North Korea, sparking controversy. The user, a doctoral student researching North Korea, recorded the run using a Garmin watch during a permitted tourist trip and uploaded it upon returning home. Strava cited US sanctions prohibiting services to North Korea as the reason. However, the user didn't access Strava in North Korea, prompting criticism. The article analyzes Strava's policy, US sanctions on North Korea, and how other companies handle similar situations, highlighting Strava's seemingly overzealous and opaque response.
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