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Why Do Korean Apartments Use Keypad Door Locks?

October 31, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE
A digital keypad door lock with a lever handle on a grey steel front door in a Korean apartment corridor

Why do Korean apartments use keypad door locks? Standard housing, frequent moves and a theft story explain why about 80% of homes skip keys.

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