Naver Selected as a Participating Company for Mobile ID Private Sector Opening

Naver ID Verification Service Example Screen
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Naver announced on the 7th that it has been selected as a participating company in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's private sector mobile ID card initiative.

Accordingly, Naver users will be able to issue and use mobile ID cards through the Naver application.

The mobile ID card service offers higher convenience and security compared to physical ID cards. It holds the same legal effect as current ID cards in all online and offline areas where physical ID cards are used, such as public services, finance, hospitals, and convenience stores.

Currently, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety issues mobile driver’s licenses and mobile national veterans registration cards, and starting from December 27, mobile resident registration cards will also be issued to all citizens aged 17 and older.

Additionally, the mobile ID card applies blockchain-based DID (Decentralized Identity) technology, making forgery and tampering impossible. ID card information is securely stored only on the user’s smartphone device, and the authenticity of the ID card information can be verified through the blockchain. The mobile ID card uses biometric authentication technologies such as fingerprint and facial recognition for safe use, and it is effective in preventing theft as the mobile ID card is automatically suspended upon theft or loss reports.

Hwang Ji-hee, leader of Naver’s Electronic Authentication Center, said, "Through the mobile ID card service, we will support convenient and secure use of the Naver app in situations requiring identity verification," adding, "We will provide a more innovative user experience by linking with various services, payments, and partner benefits within the Naver ecosystem."

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