Gangbuk-gu Introduces 'Electronic Fingerprint Registration Scanners' at 13 Community Service Centers

Scanners Installed in 13 Community Centers... Automatic Fingerprint Entry by Machine for New Resident Registration Card Issuance

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeomsu) completed the installation of electronic fingerprint registration scanners at 13 community service centers within the district on the 5th.

When issuing a new resident registration card, fingerprints from all ten fingers of the applicant are collected. Previously, fingerprint collection involved applying special ink to the applicant's fingers, after which the community service center staff would press the applicant's fingerprints onto the registration application form by rolling the fingers left and right.

The previous method caused inconvenience as multiple attempts were often needed if the hand shook or the ink smudged due to sweat. Additionally, there was the drawback of having to remove the ink from the fingers after fingerprinting.

Moreover, unavoidable physical contact between officials and applicants could cause discomfort to the applicants and was criticized as unsuitable for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

With the newly introduced system, when the applicant places their finger on the fingerprint registration scanner, the fingerprint is automatically captured. Through this, the district expects to obtain clearer fingerprint images and resolve the inconveniences applicants have experienced when issuing new resident registration cards.

Furthermore, by improving the previous method of delivering paper application forms to the police station, fingerprint data is now transmitted immediately to the police station, reducing the risk of losing application forms during transit and enhancing work efficiency.

Park Gyeomsu, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “We hope that the new civil service method using electronic fingerprint registration scanners will alleviate residents' inconveniences and anxiety caused by the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to do our best to provide civil services that enhance residents' convenience.”

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