[Legal updates in Korea] Resident identification card goes mobile

● Updated law: Resident Registration Act What it does: South Korean citizens will be issued with mobile identification cards Takes effect: Dec. 27 Punishment: None All South Korean citizens aged 17 or older who hold a national identification card can apply for a mobile one starting Dec. 27. This is the first time that digital resident ID cards have been issued in Korea. Citizens can either visit a local civic center, where they can activate their mobile ID by scanning a one-time QR code or tap a

Dec. 23, 2024

[Legal updates in Korea] Providing housing for 'jeonse' fraud victims

● Updated law: The Special Act on Supporting Jeonse Fraud Victims and Housing Stability What it does: Allows "jeonse" fraud victims to live in public housing without paying rent for 10 years Took effect: Nov. 11 Punishment: None "Jeonse" is a unique Korean system in which renters give landlords a large returnable deposit instead of paying monthly rent. The system has existed for decades, but in recent years, scammers have taken advantage of the system, refusing to return th

Nov. 25, 2024