A promotional poster for “Crema Club QR”/ Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul is turning its open-air libraries into hybrid reading rooms, turning a QR code into a gateway to thousands of e-books under a new pilot program launched with Korean e-commerce company Yes24.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it has partnered with Yes24 to introduce a location-based e-book service called “Crema Club QR” at three major outdoor library sites across the city.
The service is being rolled out at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggye Stream, all of which have become central hubs of the city’s outdoor reading initiative.
Officials said the system allows users to access free e-books on site simply by scanning a QR code and completing a GPS-based location verification process, eliminating the need for additional sign-ups.
