Suwon City Installs 'QR Object Address Plates' at 3,462 Multi-Use Facilities

Suwon City in Gyeonggi Province has installed QR code object address plates at 3,462 multi-use facilities frequently accessed by citizens, such as bus stops and children’s parks, in order to enhance public safety and daily convenience.

An object address is an address assigned to facilities and locations that are not buildings, such as bus stops and parks. Suwon City has incorporated QR codes into its traditional location guidance system to provide an address information service that enables emergency reporting and offers practical information for daily life.

The system features an emergency location transmission function. If a citizen is in a critical situation and scans the QR code, it will open a text message interface for emergency reporting to 112 or 119, automatically including their current location information. This allows for precise location sharing even in areas without buildings, which is expected to facilitate swift rescue operations and help secure the golden hour in emergencies.

Daily convenience features have also been enhanced. By scanning the QR code, users can easily access key city administration information such as 'Suwon Living Geographic Information' and 'Suwon Tourism,' along with a variety of location-based daily life information including nearby electric vehicle charging stations and pharmacies.

QR code object address plates installed by Suwon City at each bus stop and other locations

To prevent damages from the increasing number of QR code phishing scams, Suwon City has placed a notice on both the physical object address plates and the QR code access screen, stating, “No request for personal information entry or app installation is made after accessing the QR code.” During regular inspections of address information facilities, the city also checks for damage or tampering of QR codes.

Going forward, Suwon City plans to continue managing the QR code object address plates and expand services that utilize address information.

A Suwon City official commented, “The QR code object address plate is more than just a location guide; it is an address information service that protects the lives and safety of our citizens. We will continue to expand address information services that people can truly experience, to create a safer and more convenient city.”

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