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Helper IIIAzure Map to use Korea
hello,
I'm using a Map object in Power BI using latitude and longitude.
Recently, I received a message that this visual object type will soon be deprecated and that I should upgrade to Azure Map.
Upon checking, I found that Azure Map is currently unavailable in Korea and China.
Is there an object that can draw using latitude and longitude?
Docs : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-maps/about-azure-maps#supported-regions
Hi ericjo ,
Here are few clarifications for your questions:
1. When will Azure Maps be available in Korea?
There is no fixed date publicly available. The Microsoft docs say they’re “planning to close these gaps over the coming years”.
When is Azure Maps likely to be accessible from South Korea? - Microsoft Q&ATherefore, if you need a solution right now, you should plan for an alternative rather than waiting.
2. One of the Map objects you mentioned is paid, and the other appears no longer in service.
Yes - you are correct - many custom visuals or 3rd-party map tools might have licensing or support issues.
The built-in Azure Maps visual is still supported (in supported regions), but since Korea is not yet supported, you will either use a custom map visual that supports lat/long globally, or adopt Bing Maps (enterprise) until Azure Maps support arrives.
Thank you.
6 Replies
- danextian
Super User
I'd ask that in this Reddit thread -https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerBI/comments/1o7kdup/improving_azure_maps_experience_community/
v-venuppuCommunity Support
Hi ericjo ,
Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community.
Thank you danextian for the prompt response.
You are correct - Azure Maps isn’t supported in Korea or China.
You can instead use Icon Map or Mapbox custom visuals from AppSource, both support latitude/longitude globally and work without Azure dependency.For region-based visuals, Shape Map is another option using GeoJSON files.Recommended: Icon Map - closest to Azure Map and fully functional in Korea.- ericjo
First of all, thank you for your reply. I have some additional questions.
1. When will Azrue Map be available in Korea?
2. One of the Map objects you mentioned is a paid version, and the other appears to be no longer in service.
- v-venuppu
Hi ericjo ,
Here are few clarifications for your questions:
1. When will Azure Maps be available in Korea?
There is no fixed date publicly available. The Microsoft docs say they’re “planning to close these gaps over the coming years”.
When is Azure Maps likely to be accessible from South Korea? - Microsoft Q&ATherefore, if you need a solution right now, you should plan for an alternative rather than waiting.
2. One of the Map objects you mentioned is paid, and the other appears no longer in service.
Yes - you are correct - many custom visuals or 3rd-party map tools might have licensing or support issues.
The built-in Azure Maps visual is still supported (in supported regions), but since Korea is not yet supported, you will either use a custom map visual that supports lat/long globally, or adopt Bing Maps (enterprise) until Azure Maps support arrives.
Thank you.
- ericjo
Thank you for your confirmation, and apologize for the delay in adoption.
