Use of 'KakaoTalk QR Code' Also Required When Entering Karaoke Rooms and Clubs

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] The electronic entry log system, which is essential when entering facilities with a high risk of COVID-19 transmission such as karaoke rooms or clubs, will also be available through KakaoTalk (KakaoTalk).

On the 19th, according to Kakao, the company decided to introduce QR codes for applying the electronic entry log system to KakaoTalk. Kakao stated, "We have agreed to introduce the electronic entry log system," adding, "The specific schedule and method are still undecided."

Initially, Kakao expressed willingness to participate in the QR code electronic entry log system but was unable to launch the service on the implementation date, the 10th. Kakao proposed authentication through the KakaoPay application, but the government requested the use of KakaoTalk, leading to differing opinions between the two parties. Subsequently, negotiations resumed after Kakao proposed a plan to utilize KakaoTalk again.

Meanwhile, the electronic entry log system is a system established by the government to store the names, contact information, facility names, and entry times of people entering facilities at risk of cluster infections. Previously, since entry logs were checked manually, there were gaps in quarantine measures due to cases of false entries, prompting the government to implement this measure.

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