<기사제목>National Police Agency Signs Mutual Recognition Agreement on Driver's Licenses with New Jersey, USA

On the 18th at 11 a.m., the National Police Agency announced that it signed the "Korea-New Jersey Mutual Recognition Agreement on Driver's Licenses" with the state of New Jersey, USA, at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul, attended by Cho Ji-ho, Deputy Commissioner of the National Police Agency, and others.

In response to the steady increase of overseas Koreans and the globalization trend of domestic companies, the National Police Agency, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2019, requested and negotiated with New Jersey for the mutual recognition agreement on driver's licenses. The agreement was finalized during Governor Philip Murphy's visit to Korea.

With the signing of this agreement, starting from the 25th, holders of a valid driver's license issued in the Republic of Korea can exchange it for a New Jersey driver's license without taking a separate driving test in New Jersey.

Those who have stayed in the United States for more than 12 months and hold a valid Korean driver's license (Class 1 Large, Special, Regular License; Class 2 Regular License) can obtain a New Jersey driver's license without a separate test.

Similarly, foreigners legally residing in Korea who have completed foreigner registration and hold a New Jersey driver's license can obtain a Korean driver's license (Class 2 Regular License) by only undergoing a physical fitness test without taking written or practical exams.

Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, stated, "We expect that this agreement will contribute to improving the convenience of life for about 100,000 Koreans residing in New Jersey and to enhancing friendship between the two countries."

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