Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

North's hackers using QR codes to bypass smartphone safety features, says South's internet security agency

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).

2026-01-13

Korea's digital quarantine platform confuses, frustrates inbound travelers

The Q-Code quarantine registration process in Korea confuses foreign travelers, as its reliance on Naver creates frustration and privacy concerns, calling into question Korea's reputation as a global IT leader.

2026-01-09

Infected Chinese traveler bolts quarantine

Just days after new Covid restrictions were imposed on Chinese arrivals, loopholes are already being discovered in quarantine facilities, data systems and at local government offices handling the arrivals.

2023-01-04