What if my cloned phone is used to issue a mobile ID?... Ministry of the Interior and Safety says "It is secure"

Concerns Grow After SKT Hacking Incident
"Multiple Layers of Security Procedures Implemented"

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has stated that mobile identification cards remain secure, addressing concerns about possible fraudulent issuance following the SK Telecom hacking incident.

In a statement released on this day, the ministry said, "There are growing concerns that mobile IDs could be fraudulently issued and misused through cloned phones," but added, "Contrary to these concerns, it is fundamentally impossible to issue a mobile ID from a cloned phone, and they are being managed securely."

The ministry explained that the issuance of mobile IDs involves multiple layers of security procedures, making it impossible to obtain a mobile ID simply by knowing personal information or possessing a USIM card registered under someone else's name. The ministry stated, "To issue a mobile ID, the individual must visit an issuing agency, such as a community service center, in person and undergo an identity verification process," and added, "After identity verification, the individual registers a password and receives a physical ID card embedded with an IC (integrated circuit) chip."

The ministry further explained, "To issue a mobile ID on a smartphone, the registered password must be entered and the IC ID card must be recognized. Finally, facial recognition is used to ensure that the applicant matches the photo on the ID card."

The ministry added, "We will continue to do our utmost to strengthen security systems so that the public can use mobile IDs safely in the future."