"Leaving QR Codes Instead of Phone Numbers When Parking"… Seodaemun-gu Pilot Operation

Application of Dementia Elderly Location Tracking Also Used for Finding Companion Dogs

QR Code Image for Seodaemun-gu 'Resident Life Safety QR Service' Application

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seongheon) announced on the 25th that it will pilot the 'Resident Safety QR Service' from this month until November 20th to protect personal information and prevent crime.

Generally, when parking or leaving a store unattended, people leave their phone numbers, but by using this service, they can print and attach a QR code sticker instead of their phone number. For this purpose, the privately developed 'Securet' app is used, which anyone can download and use for free. However, both parties must have the app installed to make a call, and data charges may apply during the call.

To operate this service smoothly and stably, the district recently signed a business agreement with Poma Company, the app developer. Residents who have difficulty printing the QR code can apply through the district office website and receive QR stickers provided by the app developer at the local community center or the district office's Smart Information Division.

This service differs from opening a safety phone number and can be used without any cost burden. After the pilot operation, the district plans to review the expansion and improvement of the service through surveys. This service using QR stickers is also expected to be applied to locating dementia patients or finding companion dogs.

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