Vending

Korea c-store chain debuts alcohol beverage vending machine

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July 19, 2021

Emart24, a South Korea convenience store chain, has introduced an artificial intelligence-based alcohol vending machine in Seoul that would support its fully unmanned operation of convenience stores, according to a report in The Korea Herald.

Customers use a mobile app to scan a QR code to verify their age before making purchases.

Payment is deducted after the customer takes the beverage and closes the door.

Another Korean c-store chain announced a similar machine last week.