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South Korea to press ahead with facial authentication for mobile phone activation, distributors still burdened
South Korea is set to introduce facial authentication for mobile phone activations in July, a month away, but market unease remains. The Ministry of Science and ICT extended pilot operations to June 30 after industry pushback and has tested alternative methods such as PIN verification in a mobile ID app, video calls and fingerprint or iris checks. The National Human Rights Commission and the Personal Information Protection Commission have urged improvements, while distributors warn of delays, complaints and unclear accountability.
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Mobile phone activation facial authentication rollout delayed, alternative options under review
South Korea has delayed the full rollout of a policy requiring facial authentication when activating mobile phones, reflecting concerns over personal data leaks and other issues. The Ministry of Science and ICT said on March 20 it will extend the pilot period for verifying identity using facial recognition to June 30. The procedure was introduced in December as part of anti-voice phishing measures, but drew recommendations from the National Human Rights Commission and requests for alternatives.
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South Korea ministry weighs delay to mandatory face verification for mobile phone sign-ups
A South Korean policy to mandate facial verification during mobile phone activations has hit a snag, leaving the Ministry of Science and ICT weighing its next steps. The National Human Rights Commission issued recommendations for improvements, saying the requirement could affect the exercise of basic rights and that facial images are sensitive personal data. The ministry is considering whether to delay the planned full rollout and is gathering opinions before deciding.
