# Kakao Maps

> Use this tool when you need to find Korean locations, convert coordinates, or access local business data not covered by Western mapping services. It solves problems of inaccurate or missing Korean address information by providing geocoding and search functionality via Kakao's Local API. With inputs of addresses or coordinates and outputs of precise location data, use Kakao Maps for projects requiring detailed Korean geographic information.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/kakao-maps  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/kakao-maps

## Description

Search Korean places, geocode addresses, and convert between coordinate systems via Kakao's Local API. The go-to source for Korean street addresses, businesses, and POI data that Western mapping services miss.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.30
- **Verification tier:** unverified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** maps-location
- **Updated:** 2026-09-03

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/kakao/maps)

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "kakao-maps"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/kakao-maps` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/kakao-maps/pull`

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