GS25 Introduces Mobile Age Verification System

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] GS Retail's convenience store GS25 will implement adult verification using PASS's mobile driver's license starting from the 24th of this month.

The newly introduced mobile driver's license is linked with the identity verification application PASS, operated by the three mobile carriers SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, and the Police Agency's driver's license information verification system, enabling real-time verification of the holder's driving qualifications and identity.

When customers present the mobile driver's license within the PASS app at the checkout POS (Point of Sale system) while purchasing alcohol or cigarettes, GS25 staff can easily verify adulthood by scanning the QR code or barcode format of the mobile driver's license.

GS25 franchise owners will be able to prevent minors from purchasing alcohol and cigarettes through the real-time linked identity verification system, reducing the risk of forged IDs and enhancing the convenience of identity confirmation.

Customers will be able to conveniently verify their adult status without exposing other personal information such as resident registration number and address, enabling better protection of personal information without the need for a physical card.

The mobile driver's license can be easily registered by customers holding a driver's license after agreeing to the terms of use of the mobile driver's license verification service within the PASS app and completing authentication by photographing the physical driver's license with the camera.

A GS25 official stated, "Through the introduction of the PASS mobile driver's license, we have been able to reduce the risk of forged IDs and improve the convenience of identity verification for GS25 franchise owners," adding, "By proactively providing mobile identity verification services along with mobile easy payment, GS25 will further maximize shopping convenience for customers living wallet-less."

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