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Mobile driver's licenses launched

Participants in the launching ceremony for mobile driver's licenses around the country, including Financial Supervisory Service Deputy Governor Lee Joon-soo, second from left, Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min, fifth from left, Shinhan Bank CEO Jin Ok-dong, seventh from left, Kakao Bank CEO Yoon Ho-young, eighth from left, and Naver Financial CEO Park Sang-jin, 10th from left, pose at the Gangseo Driver's License Examination Office in Seoul, Thursday. The state-run Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp. (KOMSCO) announced the nationwide launch of mobile driver's licenses, based on blockchain technology. It is expected to enhance user convenience, as it is equivalent to a plastic license, while users only have to carry their smartphones with them. Courtesy of KOMSCO