Kakao to Launch Vaccine Certification Service Starting from the 12th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Kakao announced on the 8th that it will start a COVID-19 vaccination certification service in cooperation with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) from the 12th.

Users who have completed the COVID-19 vaccination can certify their vaccination through the KakaoTalk QR check-in electronic entry log, which was introduced in July last year.

By pressing 'Load Vaccination Information' on the QR check-in screen and going through the consent process, vaccination information will be included in the QR code. Along with the QR code upgrade, a vaccination certificate will also be issued and stored in the KakaoTalk wallet.

Users can easily verify their vaccination status with KakaoTalk QR check-in or the vaccination certificate without needing to open a separate authentication app or carry a paper certificate when certification is required. The vaccination certificate displays information such as the dose number, vaccine name, and vaccination date.

Users receiving the electronic entry log QR check-in for the first time can generate a QR code by pressing the QR check-in button in the KakaoTalk More tab and completing authentication and consent. The issued QR code can be conveniently displayed on the screen by using KakaoTalk Lab's Shake feature?shaking the phone twice after launching KakaoTalk?or by installing the smartphone widget.

Kakao provides real-time inquiry of remaining COVID-19 vaccine quantities, same-day reservation services, and notifications when leftover vaccines become available after selecting a designated medical institution through the 'Remaining Vaccine' tab in KakaoTalk's # tab.

A Kakao representative stated, "We plan to cooperate with various organizations, including the KDCA, to overcome COVID-19."

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