A new amendment to South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) has been proposed by Representative Lee Soo Jin, aiming to enhance regulations governing biometric data collection and usage. The […]

The Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute (KFTC) has entered into an agreement with Connect Inc. to implement a distributed biometric information management service, marking a significant expansion of biometric […]

South Korea has launched a digital residence card system for foreign residents as part of the country’s comprehensive digital identity modernization strategy. This initiative builds upon South Korea’s ongoing efforts […]

RaonSecure has announced support for simplified authentication login for the National Tax Service’s Home Tax year-end tax settlement service through its integrated authentication platform. The new authentication environment will be […]

South Korea will implement digital residence cards for foreign residents starting January 10, 2025, marking another milestone in the country’s comprehensive digital identity modernization strategy. This initiative follows South Korea’s […]

HYBE, a major K-pop entertainment company, has introduced a facial recognition entry system called “Face Pass” for concerts and fan events. The system, developed in partnership with Toss and InterPark […]

South Korea is launching a trial program for a mobile ID card system that will allow residents to store and use their national identification cards on smartphones. The initiative will […]

HYBE, a leading South Korean entertainment company, has announced plans to implement facial recognition technology for concert entry starting in 2025. The system, called “Face Pass,” will debut at TWS’ […]

South Korean cybersecurity firm RaonSecure has secured a contract worth 3.57 billion won (approximately $2.7 million USD) with Japan’s Sumishin SBI Net Bank to provide its biometric authentication solution, TouchEn […]

KakaoBank’s digital certificate service has reached 15 million users in South Korea, marking a significant milestone just one year and ten months after its launch. The service, which builds on […]