SK Telecom to open NFC Zone in Seoul

By Sarah Clark • nfcworld.com • 30 June 2011, 09:41

Korean mobile network operator SK Telecom is to open an 'NFC Zone' in Seoul, the company's head of global partnerships has told delegates attending the GSMA's Mobile Money Summit in Singapore.

The NFC Zone will be opened during the second half of the year, Yu-Shik Kim told delegates. Major merchants including Dunkin' Donuts, Home Plus, Lotte Mart, GS 25, GS Caltex, and SK Energy will be taking part in the project. Financial partners include Visa, MasterCard, HyundaiCard and BC Card.

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