Daejeon City Introduces 'Next-Generation Electronic Passport' with Latest Security Technology Applied

Cover image of the 'Next-Generation Electronic Passport' newly introduced by Daejeon City. Provided by Daejeon City

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Daejeon City will introduce and issue next-generation electronic passports applying the latest security technology.

The city announced on the 9th that starting from the 21st of this month, it will issue next-generation electronic passports of the polycarbonate (PC) type, which have enhanced security and durability.

Along with the issuance of the next-generation electronic passports, the cover color will change from green to navy blue, and the number of visa pages will increase from 24 to 26 and from 48 to 58.

Additionally, the visa pages of the passport will feature designs utilizing unique cultural heritage, and the display of the latter digits of the resident registration number will be excluded.

If applicants for the next-generation electronic passport wish to receive it by mail, a new service will be applied that delivers the passport directly from the issuing agency to the desired address without going through an intermediary agency, thereby reducing the time to receive the passport.

Provided by Daejeon City

In particular, the next-generation electronic passport incorporates the latest security features such as the introduction of a PC-type personal information page, enabling it to respond to increasingly sophisticated forgery and alteration technologies.

Through this, the city expects to strengthen the protection of citizens' identities overseas and improve the convenience of immigration procedures.

Even after the introduction of the next-generation electronic passports, previously issued electronic passports can be used until their expiration date.

However, considering that many countries typically require a remaining validity period of six months or more upon entry and exit, the city advises that the validity period of the passport held must be checked in advance.

The next-generation electronic passports will be issued at the Daejeon City Hall Communication Civil Service Office and the civil service offices of each district office. For more detailed information, inquiries can be made through the Daejeon 120 Call Center.

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