Prevent False Registrations at Entertainment Venues... "Reviewing QR Codes, Bluetooth, and On-Site Verification" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The government is tracking visitors to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) originating from Itaewon clubs, but is facing difficulties due to false visitor logs at entertainment facilities. Accordingly, it is considering applying information technology (IT) such as QR codes and Bluetooth, as well as verifying phone numbers on-site when creating visitor logs.

On the 14th, Yoon Tae-ho, head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' quarantine team, stated at a regular briefing held at the Government Complex Sejong, "We are exploring various IT-based measures to enhance the effectiveness of visitor log creation at entertainment facilities." This follows Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun's order the previous day, urging the Ministry of Health and Welfare and others to use IT to identify visitors to high-risk facilities and to find ways to create visitor logs that match the entry information.

Yoon said, "In Gangwon Province, QR codes are being used for visitor log creation at entertainment facilities," adding, "The government is also considering this method." He further mentioned, "There is also a method to use Bluetooth functionality to recognize people who have had close contact indoors."

The government is also reviewing on-site verification methods when creating visitor logs. Yoon said, "We are considering non-IT methods such as immediately calling the phone number written in the log to check if the phone rings."

Yoon added, "We are promoting a method of temporarily collecting information within the limits that do not conflict with legal aspects of personal information protection," and said, "We are forming teams with related ministries and agencies to discuss this. We will organize and announce the results as soon as possible."

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