Ministry of the Interior Considers Scrapping Mobile ID Verification Service Amid AI Forgery Concerns

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety is considering the abolition of the Mobile Resident Registration Card Verification Service due to growing concerns over crimes involving the forgery and alteration of identification documents using artificial intelligence (AI).

The Mobile Resident Registration Card Verification Service, officially introduced in July 2022, allows individuals to verify their identity by displaying their name, face, and resident registration number via a QR code on their smartphone, without the need for a physical ID card.

This service is distinct from the Mobile Resident Registration Card, which serves as a legally recognized digital ID. The Mobile Resident Registration Card Verification Service, issued through the Government24 or PASS apps, cannot be used at government offices or banks but is widely used for simple identity checks at venues such as bars and convenience stores.

Currently, approximately 8.7 million people are registered and using the service. With the recent advancement of AI heightening fears of forged IDs, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety is reviewing measures to reduce its functions, including the possibility of a complete shutdown.
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