How Foreigners Can Pass Identity Verification in Korea
After helping a foreign friend open a Korean bank account, I discovered that the next challenge was online identity verification. A phone number worked for calls and messages, but some Korean websites still rejected the verification attempt. We checked the registered name, phone ownership and identity information in sequence. The problem was not simply “being a foreigner.” Korean identity verification for foreigners usually fails when information held by different systems does not match or when a service does not support the available verification method. Table of Contents ▶ 1. Why Is Identity Verification Required in Korea? Korean websites use identity verification for services involving personal information, payments, account recovery and age restrictions. According to the Korea Internet & Security Agency, identity verification reduces the use of resident registration numbers. It allows approved verification providers to confirm a user through alternative methods. Common ve...