Hi,
I am seeking for some information about using Kako API system. I have a project that would required to use Kakao Map API (https://apis.map.kakao.com/). It’s easy development, based on the available samples, it is possible to do my project.
However, I cannot find more information neither about if how to use the API system as a foreigner nor about the pricing.
I logged in, so I was able to get some API keys. But before doing some tests, I want to know more about the two points I have just mentioned. Is there anyone who could help me with that?
Kind regards,
Hello
Unfortunately, there is no guide for the English version.
Nevertheless, if you need to use it, I think you should use a translation tool.
Please refer to the page below for the basic quota for the Map Open API.
Use beyond the basic quota requires consultation with us.
https://developers.kakao.com/terms/latest/ko/site-policies#quota
Thank you.
Hello,
Thank you for your answer.
About the guide, indeed, I can use English translation it’s quite reliable and I might work with a Korean developer anyway.
Great, 3 000 000 requests sound fair and should already allow to make something interesting, it would allow to play thousands of games. Is it 3 millions per month or the first 3 millions are offered then the fees are coming?
I cannot see any contact address on the link. Where would be the best way to contact the appropriate person? And in English if possible.
Also, one part has been left on the side. Do you know if it is possible for foreign (French in my case) to use Kakao services? For instance, inside “내 애플리케이션” interface, it is asked somewhere a “사업자 등록번호”. As a foreigner, do I have to register a company in South Korea or is there other way to walk through this?
Kind regards,
Hi.
Up to 3,000,000 per month can be used free of charge.
Please write here or you can send a message to me on this site.
I wonder that are you going to use it for game services?
If so, it is not possible due to the operating policy.
Business registration number (사업자등록번호) registration is not required fields. However without a business registration number, that means impossible to set up a biz app, and further discussions such as quotas cannot be conducted.
Kakaomap service is optimized for Korean version.
In the case of services for foreigners, even if using Kakao map API, I am not sure if we are able to provide the services you want.
I hope you use it with good judgment.
thank you.
Hi,
Have you ever heard about GeoGuessr?
It would be something like that for one part. They would be some more features, but it gives you an idea of the project at least!
“However without a business registration number, that means impossible to set up a biz app, and further discussions such as quotas cannot be conducted.”
So, to summarize, I need a business registration number in Korea. It means, I need to have a partnership with a Korean company for this project. This is making the project suddenly so much harder.
I have a question about the API, and how is the sum made to calculate the 3,000,000 free of charge. So, I’m using the 3D part of the API. The user is in one placed randomly in one street. Here the first API call. If the user is moving down the street, is it another API call or is it the same one?
From what I have seen from your API samples, it is possible! The developer would need to make some little adjustments, but it is possible.
Cheers,
If you use less than 3 million calls,
you don’t have to register for a business registration number.
First of all, a call occur when you call to the script.
There is no additional call to move the map screen after one call.
can you explain which 3D map do you preparing?
btw, it seems difficult to answer everything in English every time.
sorry!
Hello,
The map will be Korea. Here is how it will work. I will be using this code: https://apis.map.kakao.com/web/sample/basicRoadview/
I will determine hundreds of “LatLng”. When the customer clicks on the button “Play”, one of the selected areas will be loaded randomly. Then, the player makes a guess about where he is through an interface like this: https://apis.map.kakao.com/web/sample/basicMap/.
After, I’ll use the line distance system to give a score: https://apis.map.kakao.com/web/sample/calculatePolylineDistance/
The game is playable through browser it is not something to download. I really have a clear min of what I want, there is no technical difficulties, only the business issues.
Kind regards,
According to the Kakao Developers usage policy,
You cannot use the API in game services.
Unfortunately, if it’s a game, you need to find other API instead of Kakaomap.
Thanks
