Preventing Secondary Damage from Resident Registration Number Leaks... Change Period Reduced from 90 Days to Half

Ministry of the Interior and Safety Begins Full Implementation of 'Resident Registration Act' Amendment
Emergency Situations Including Sexual Violence and Stalking Crimes Targeted

To prevent secondary damage caused by the leakage of resident registration numbers, the period for changing resident registration numbers will be shortened from the current 90 days to within 45 days. This applies to urgent situations requiring victim protection, such as sexual violence and stalking crimes.

On the 18th, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the amended "Resident Registration Act" and its enforcement decree, which shorten the review and resolution period when the seriousness and urgency of a resident registration number change request are recognized, have been in effect since the 17th.

Accordingly, if there is a threat to life or body, or if the threat is imminent and the seriousness and urgency are recognized, the review and resolution period for resident registration number changes will be drastically shortened from the current 90 days to within 45 days. However, if the committee finds it difficult to complete the review and resolution within 45 days, it may extend the period by up to 30 days through a committee resolution.

The enforcement decree also stipulates the requirements necessary for the committee to decide whether to approve the resident registration number change request, reflecting matters delegated by law and those necessary for enforcement.

Additionally, for the convenience of citizens, the scope of resident registration number change applications and the application methods through information systems will be expanded. Not only the resident registration address stipulated in the existing enforcement decree but also the place of residence will be elevated to a legal provision allowing applications. Therefore, applicants can visit the town, township, or neighborhood community service centers of their resident registration address or residence to submit a written application or apply for resident registration number changes, receive notifications, and file objections through Government24.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety expects that, following the previous reduction of the processing period from six months to 90 days in 2022, this additional measure will enable faster protection of victims. Moreover, the shortening of the processing period is significant in that it focuses on the rapid protection of victims and public safety, even as the number of resident registration number change applications in 2023 has sharply increased by 125.5% compared to the previous year.

Minister of the Interior and Safety, Sang-min Lee, said, "With the enforcement of this amendment, we will be able to more promptly assist citizens harmed by the leakage of resident registration numbers," adding, "We will continue to strive to minimize damage to citizens' lives, bodies, and property caused by the leakage of resident registration numbers."

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