“Self-Quarantine Safety Protection” Mobile App in South Korea – Monitoring Those in Quarantine

Abstract

This paper explores how South Korea utilizes a location-based system to monitor those in quarantine. The researcher conducted qualitative data analysis from articles and government website in regard to the implementation of “Self-Quarantine Safety Protection” mobile app. The study is organized in location-based system perspective which includes, the value chain stakeholders, the technical system, technical issues, social issues, and legal issues of the app deployment. It is recommended in the implementation of the app to obtain maximum stakeholder adoption, improve the accuracy level, and to maintain public trust and obedience.