NFC: Near Field Communication

The Many Uses of NFC

Korea's Q-Store - In-store browsing, online shopping

In Korea, SK Telecom, a mobile network operator, has recently opened a new store named Q-store. Q-store utilizes NFC technology to allow customers to browse in-store and then make their purchases online with their mobile phones. Customers can read tags and barcodes with their phone to access more information about the items in the store. They can then get 10% to 40% savings through online purchasing which encourages customers to use the technology.

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