A promotional image of Naver Pay's Smartpass service / Courtesy of Naver Pay
Travelers departing from Incheon International Airport can now clear key checkpoints with a face scan through the Naver Pay app, as the digital payments platform expands its biometric services ahead of the peak summer travel season.
Naver Pay said Monday it has launched Smartpass, the airport's facial recognition departure service, allowing eligible travelers to pass through departure checkpoints and participating boarding gates without presenting their passport or boarding pass.
The service enables users to register their facial information, passport and boarding pass in advance through the Naver Pay app.
After the initial registration, travelers only need to upload their boarding pass before departure to use the service.
