Second Syndrome, the operator of the self-storage (shared storage) platform 'Mini Storage DaLock', announced on the 26th that it has launched the 'DaLock Short-Term Use' service, which allows users to store items only for the days they need without a monthly subscription.

DaLock is a self-storage platform operating around 250 locations nationwide with approximately 130,000 cumulative members. Under the slogan of 'personal storage in the city center,' it provides spatial services that allow users to store personal belongings close to their living areas.

This service was prepared for customers who hesitated to use storage because of the burden of having to subscribe on a monthly basis, even when they only wanted to store luggage for a short period. Second Syndrome has diversified the usage method so that users only pay for the number of days they need, lowering the cost burden associated with short-term storage.

Representative cases include needing to store belongings for a few days due to mismatched moving dates, having to move furniture and household goods during interior renovations, or temporarily checking luggage during travel or business trips. It targets customers who do not need long-term storage but temporarily need a place to keep items.

Customers can directly select a usage period ranging from a minimum of 1 day to a maximum of 15 days, and it can be used immediately starting on the payment date. When selecting 'Short-Term' in the DaLock app, only branches available for short-term use are displayed on the map, and customers can select their desired branch and storage unit size, specify the required period, and make a payment.

If more storage time is needed during use, the date can be selected and extended in the app. App notifications are sent 3 days before the end of use and on the final day to guide users on retrieving luggage or extending the period, preventing customers from missing their storage schedules.

Rates vary depending on the unit size, ranging from 2,500 KRW (Mini) to 20,000 KRW (Large) per day. A deposit of 30,000 KRW is charged alongside the usage fee and is automatically refunded after use ends.

Since short-term use is a method where you pay only for the required period, it is suitable for storage of 15 days or less; if using it for more than 15 days, a monthly subscription is more economical. Customers can choose their usage method by comparing short-term payments and monthly subscription rates depending on the storage period.

This service will first be available at over 170 locations nationwide equipped with IoT (Internet of Things) smart door locks out of DaLock's 250 branches. Second Syndrome plans to expand the scope of self-storage use to include not only long-term storage but also customers seeking to resolve temporary space shortages.

Woo-tae Hong, CEO of Second Syndrome, said, "There were many customers who felt it was burdensome to pay for a full month when they only wanted to store items for a few days," adding, "We will continue to expand our services so that customers can choose storage spaces and usage methods tailored to their needs."

Reporter Tae-beom Choi