The government has allowed convenience stores to sell alcoholic beverages via vending machines on a trial basis.

The country’s first liquor vending machine was installed in a CU convenience store at a Mount Seorak resort in Gangwon Province. The machine offers more than 40 kinds of booze, including beer, soju, wine, and traditional alcoholic beverages.

Age verification is a must. A customer is required first to scan a driver’s license to show the buyer is old enough.

1. Is the liquor vending machine a good idea? What are the advantages?
2. What are some possible problems?
3. Would you use the liquor vending machine?
4. What is your favorite alcoholic beverage?
5. Tell me about your last trip to Seorak resort.