South Korea will implement mobile resident registration cards in December 2024 as part of modernizing its national identification system. The initiative comes through a revised Resident Registration Act taking effect on December 27, 2024, marking another milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey that began with its mobile driver’s license program in early 2020.
The new digital identification system will be available to South Korean citizens aged 17 and older who currently possess physical resident registration cards. The mobile format aims to streamline administrative processes by enabling citizens to manage their resident registration information through smartphone applications rather than requiring in-person visits to government offices. This development follows South Korea’s broader initiative to build its digital ID infrastructure on blockchain technology, enhancing security and reliability of the system.
The implementation represents a significant step in South Korea’s ongoing digitalization of government services, building upon the country’s existing digital identity ecosystem. South Korean financial institutions have already begun integrating digital identification capabilities into their mobile banking applications, with commercial banks introducing digital ID cards to expand their services beyond traditional banking functions.
The mobile resident registration system builds upon South Korea’s established digital government initiatives, which have previously introduced various online public services. The country’s expertise in digital identity systems has gained international recognition, leading to partnerships with the World Bank to help develop digital identification systems in other countries. This latest development aligns with the country’s broader strategy of leveraging technology to enhance administrative efficiency and citizen convenience while maintaining robust security measures through blockchain and biometric authentication.
Source: Korea Bizwire
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