If You Have a Korean Driver's License, Obtain an Ohio Driver's License Without Taking the Test

Korean nationals holding a driver's license issued in Korea will be able to obtain a license in Ohio, USA, without taking a separate test.

The National Police Agency announced on the 14th that it has signed the "Korea-Ohio Mutual Recognition Agreement on Driver's Licenses" with the state of Ohio, USA. The agreement will take effect on the 20th, seven days after signing.

Accordingly, from the 20th, individuals with legal residency status in the United States and a valid Korean driver's license (Class 1 Large, Special, Regular License, Class 2 Regular License) can exchange it for an Ohio driver's license (Class D) without taking a separate test.

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

Class D corresponds to Korea's Class 2 Regular License, while Classes A, B, and C correspond to Korea's Class 1 Regular License.

The National Police Agency has been requesting and negotiating the mutual recognition agreement with Ohio since last year in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support overseas Koreans.

There are 16,670 overseas Koreans residing in Ohio, and this is the 25th mutual recognition agreement Korea has signed with a U.S. state.

Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, said, "We expect this to enhance the convenience of Korean business personnel operating in Ohio and contribute to the promotion of friendly relations between the two countries."

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