Travelers between Korea and Indonesia can now make payments without exchanging currencies using a QR code-based payment system, Seoul's central bank said Wednesday.
South Korean authorities are warning of a new wave of phishing attacks linked to North Korea that use QR codes to bypass traditional security filters, echoing similar alerts issued by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Tourists in Korea will soon be able to fight back against price gouging with a simple scan. The government announced on Tuesday that QR codes will be installed at attractions and festivals nationwide to let visitors report unfair charges on the spot.
Alipay, a Chinese mobile payment app, pledged to expand partnerships with small- and medium-sized merchants in Korea as an increasing number of Chinese tourists complete purchases in nontraditional tourist areas.
A street shop in Myeong-dong, a popular tourist destination in Jung District, central Seoul, is seen with instructions for making QR payments on its walls on Monday.
Korea’s Covid-19 cases topped 100,000 for three consecutive days on Sunday, with patients in critical condition remaining above 400.
A sign is on display at a supermarket in Seoul on Sunday informing customers that they are no longer required to check in upon entry. The government discontinued the use of the ...
The U.S. warned its people not to travel to Korea because of the spread of Covid-19 here.
Customers can enter the store after receiving a QR code when they register a credit or debit card. They can pick up products and leave the store without scanning their purchases, with payments processed automatically.
A visitor to the Lotte Department Store main branch in central Seoul checks in with a QR code on Wednesday. The government mandated all large-scale stores keep QR codes or handwritten entry logs from July 30. Lotte Department Store began its ...
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