Naver Joins QR Code Electronic Entry Log System... "Cooperation in Quarantine Management"

Press the 'QR Check-in' button in the 'Nae Seorap' feature

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] It has become possible to use the Naver application or web when entering high-risk facilities for the spread of COVID-19, such as karaoke rooms or clubs.

On the 10th, Naver announced that it supports a service that automatically records entry logs in the QR code electronic entry log (KI-Pass) system. This is due to the mandatory use of QR code electronic entry logs starting from this day. Previously, the visitor's name and other information had to be written manually. Naver stated, "As a leading domestic internet platform, we are participating in the government-provided QR code-based electronic entry log system and actively cooperating in national-level quarantine management," adding, "Among internet platform companies, Naver is the first to cooperate in the nationwide effort for COVID-19 prevention."

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters announced on the 24th of last month a plan to establish an electronic entry log system using IT technology for COVID-19 epidemiological investigations and has been conducting pilot operations at 16 facilities in Seoul, Incheon, and Daejeon until the 7th. Naver also checked service stability and security during this period.

Using the electronic entry log service via Naver is simple. Just click the 'QR Check-in' button provided in the 'My Drawer' feature, which appears when clicking the profile icon at the top right of the logged-in Naver app or web. For first-time users, only phone number verification once a month is required.

Alternatively, it can be used by clicking the banner located below the search bar on Naver's main page or by entering search terms such as 'QR code electronic log,' 'QR code electronic entry log,' 'electronic entry log,' 'QR code entry,' or 'QR KI Pass.'

The user's Naver app electronic entry log QR code is encrypted and then stored in a distributed manner with the Social Security Information Service. The quarantine authorities combine these two pieces of information only when epidemiological investigation is necessary to identify the user. Since this information is automatically deleted after four weeks, it is expected to be safer than manual logs.

In addition, since February, Naver has been providing COVID-19 related information through a banner at the bottom of the mobile search bar. From March, it has provided public mask stock status information through Naver Search and Maps, and from April, it has also provided local currency merchant information.

Han Seong-sook, CEO of Naver, said, "In a situation where the importance of internet platform services is greater than ever, we will do our best to fulfill our social responsibility and role as a leading domestic internet company."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.