Samsung Electronics announced on August 10 that it has launched a 'paperless ticket' service in collaboration with Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation). Instead of receiving physical paper tickets, users can now register mobile tickets in Samsung Wallet for their travels.
The 'paperless ticket' service is the first of its kind for mobile boarding passes in South Korea. Customers can easily use the service by consenting to its terms in Samsung Wallet.
Once customers agree to the service, they can pay for their tickets at offline counters in Korail stations using Samsung Wallet, which will automatically add the mobile ticket to their wallet.
Additionally, tickets purchased through the integrated app 'Korail+'—which allows users to access both Korail and SR (SRT) services—can also be added to Samsung Wallet.
Starting September 1, SRT will be integrated into KTX-Sancheon, and tickets for September travel will be eligible for addition to Samsung Wallet.
Moreover, users can process refunds for mobile tickets directly within Samsung Wallet. The mobile tickets added to Samsung Wallet will also sync with the calendar and Now Brief features on Galaxy devices.
This integration allows customers to receive advance notifications for train boarding times and manage their travel schedules more systematically and conveniently.
Through the 'paperless ticket' service, Samsung Electronics aims to fulfill its social responsibility by promoting environmental protection and cost reduction. By minimizing the issuance of physical tickets, the company contributes to reducing the social costs associated with ticket production and disposal.
Chae Won-cheol, Vice President and Head of the Digital Wallet Team at Samsung Electronics, expressed his satisfaction with the successful implementation of the 'paperless ticket' service through the partnership with Korail. He stated, "We are committed to continuously providing innovative convenience to our customers while actively leading the realization of values pursued by Samsung Wallet, such as promoting a paperless lifestyle and environmental protection."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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