On November 1, 2024, an "Open Source Briefing for Private Sector Companies" was held at the headquarters of RaonSecure in Yeouido.  At the briefing, representatives from public institutions such as the Ministry of Interior and Safety and the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, as well as from platform companies and financial industry firms, including Naver, Toss, Kakao, NH Nonghyup Bank, and KB Kookmin Bank, participated. Over 50 people attended, showing interest in the open-source release of OmniOne Open DID. OmniOne Open DID, which was introduced at the "Security-Up Seminar" jointly held by RaonSecure and DID Alliance on October 29, is the open-source version of OmniOne Digital ID, developed with RaonSecure's proprietary technology. Starting with the mobile government ID in 2021, it is expected to be used for the mobile resident registration ID by 2025, incorporating RaonSecure's core technology for all mobile IDs in Korea.  In this recent open-source briefing for private sector companies, Vice Chairman Lim Do-hyun of DID Alliance introduced the association and shared a vision and strategy for expanding globally with OmniOne Open DID as the representative K-DID of the nation. Many private companies discussed ways to participate and cooperate in accelerating the global vision of K-DID.  Kim Tae-jin, the CTO of RaonSecure and head of the Open Source Technology Working Group, provided a detailed explanation of the technical aspects of the open source, expressing hope that OmniOne Open DID would be used and collaborated on by various companies and developers, not only from a technical standpoint but also in terms of diverse services and business applications.  We look forward to the future of OmniOne Open DID, extending globally under the brand of K-DID, beyond South Korea.

 "We Aim to Showcase the Excellence of K-Digital ID Technology Globally and Enable Citizens of Countries Without Proper ID Systems to Easily Access Its Benefits, Contributing to Global Society." This statement from Soon-hyung Lee, Chairman of the Board at RaonSecure, explains the company's decision to make its digital ID technology open to developers worldwide.RaonSecure, a leading Korean security company, has been pioneering the digital ID market with mobile ID technology at its core. The company’s blockchain-based decentralized identity (DID) technology is designed without relying on a centralized server, ensuring security against data leaks, tampering, and identity theft. RaonSecure’s DID technology has been integral in creating Korea’s first legally recognized digital IDs, including mobile driver’s licenses, government employee IDs, and veteran IDs. By the end of this year, a mobile resident registration ID will also be issued, marking the beginning of a new era where every citizen can carry their ID on their smartphone instead of in their wallet—a testament to the proven safety of this technology. Lee envisions expanding this technology globally to establish a cross-national network of technology and services. Ultimately, the goal is to provide the foundation for creating digital IDs in countries and regions without established ID systems, extending the benefits to individuals in ID verification blind spots. On the 30th, at RaonSecure’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Chairman Lee expressed his ambition, saying, “We aim to become a global leader in digital ID technology that contributes to humanity. The first step toward realizing this dream is to open-source our technology.” RaonSecure announced at the recent SecuUp Seminar that it has released the source code of its digital ID product, “OmniOne,” on GitHub, a global open-source sharing platform. This will allow developers around the world to create DID-based services using this code.  K-Digital ID Model, Implementing Mobile Driver's Licenses and Resident Registration Cards, Sets Off for Global Expansion RaonSecure has garnered attention in the market since 2018 by applying blockchain technology to identity verification and credentialing, distinguishing itself from most companies that focused solely on cryptocurrency. When asked how the company decided to apply blockchain technology to identity verification, Chairman Soon-hyung Lee cited the example of Estonia. Since 2002, Estonia has been issuing digital IDs to all its citizens. The law recognizes digital signatures with the same validity as handwritten signatures, enabling Estonians to access administrative services, sign contracts, and vote online from anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection. Lee stated, "I realized that blockchain technology could be utilized as infrastructure supporting national-level digital transformation, going beyond being just a technology. This led our company to begin serious research and development." Thus, RaonSecure has emerged as a leader in DID technology. The company’s technology has been utilized in Korea's mobile driver’s license, veteran registration cards, and government employee IDs, with the mobile resident registration ID service launching by the end of this year. Though not visible, by the end of this year, all 50 million citizens of South Korea will be using RaonSecure's digital ID technology. There is also significant interest from abroad. In April, the World Bank visited RaonSecure’s headquarters to discuss the expansion of the Korean mobile ID model to developing countries. RaonSecure is currently engaged in the Indonesian national digital ID pilot project and the development of a digital wallet system for public services for the Costa Rican government.  Digital ID Technology Contributing to Humanity: "People Without ID Can Exercise Their Rights in Healthcare and Voting" Chairman Soon-hyung Lee emphasizes that digital ID technology goes beyond mere convenience, carrying significant social value. According to the World Bank (WB), over one billion people worldwide lack official identification, making it difficult for them to access essential social benefits such as education, finance, and healthcare. However, utilizing digital ID technology can enable individuals who are not registered at birth or live in remote areas—where ID issuance is challenging—to obtain legal status and exercise their rights to vote, education, and social security. For example, India’s Aadhaar digital ID program has allowed over 1.2 billion people to verify their identities. With just an Aadhaar number, individuals can receive public food subsidies and quickly access pensions and scholarships. As a result, corruption among middlemen has decreased, and there has been a significant improvement in the direct distribution of welfare funds to beneficiaries.Lee states, "In emergencies, being able to verify a person's medical information with just a mobile ID can play a critical role in saving lives. This can lead to a significant economic shift where citizens become the information subjects, and the 'Big Brother' system disappears." This rationale underpins RaonSecure's decision to make its digital ID technology open source. On the 29th, the company released the source code of "OmniOne Digital ID" on GitHub, a global open-source sharing site. By opening the source code, anyone can use, modify, or distribute it. In conjunction with this, RaonSecure is also working to establish the Open DID Foundation. This foundation aims to collaborate with the open-source community to continually advance K-Digital ID technology and support various countries and companies in utilizing it freely. Lee indicated, "We plan to collaborate with international organizations like the United Nations (UN) and the World Bank (WB), which are actively promoting the distribution of digital IDs in developing countries. Through these efforts, we aim to facilitate the process of digital transformation."  "Establishing K-Digital ID Technology as a Global Standard" RaonSecure aims to solidify its K-Digital ID technology as a globally recognized standard through open-source initiatives. The next goal is to achieve international standardization, which would not only enhance trust and universality in the global market but also enable the company to establish a leading position within the industry. This recognition would increase the likelihood of adoption and implementation of the technology across various countries and sectors. Currently, RaonSecure is diligently working to have its K-Digital ID technology recognized as an international standard by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The company is actively participating in standardization discussions and presentations held in locations such as Washington, D.C., and Geneva, Switzerland. In an unusual move for the industry, RaonSecure has also formed a dedicated standardization team within the company to foster communication with domestic institutions and academic circles. Chairman Soon-hyung Lee noted, "In South Korea, there are more instances of developing products that comply with international standards rather than becoming an international standard themselves. However, having led the digital ID service initiative in our country, and witnessing the global interest in this technology, we have come to appreciate its social value."  "Becoming a Web3 Enabler to Support National Digital Transformation" Chairman Soon-hyung Lee expressed, "Our goal is to introduce our digital ID technology to more than seven countries within the next five years, establishing it as a foundation for their digital transformation. Following that, we aim to expand to over 20 countries within the next decade." According to Grand View Research, the blockchain digital ID market is projected to reach $102 billion (approximately 150 trillion won) by 2030. Lee emphasized, "Although we started as a security company, we aspire to become a Web3 enabler that drives national digital transformation. In the near future, I am confident that we will also be able to attach the term 'global' to our endeavors." 뉴시스 / 고승민, 송혜리 기자원문 : https://n.news.naver.com/article/003/0012875310

 "Digital ID is Not Merely an ID Card, But the Starting Point for Digital Transformation of National Infrastructure." RaonSecure CEO Soon-hyung Lee emphasized the importance of digital identity at the "Web 3.0 Forum Breakfast Round Table" held on the morning of the 30th at the National Assembly Building. The Web 3.0 Forum was established to explore new growth engines based on Web 3.0 through collaboration among industry, academia, research, and government, aiming to position Korea as a leading Web 3.0 nation through technology expansion, industrialization, and policy recommendations. In Korea, mobile IDs are becoming increasingly common, with mobile versions of public employee IDs, driver’s licenses, veteran IDs, and overseas citizen verification IDs already issued, and a mobile resident registration ID expected by year’s end. RaonSecure aims to expand this Korean mobile ID model (K-DID) internationally. CEO Lee pointed out that “more than 1.3 billion people worldwide lack official IDs, limiting their access to healthcare, education, and cultural benefits, while increasing their vulnerability to crime,” stating that “an ID is a basic infrastructure for the pursuit of happiness.” RaonSecure plans to approach global markets with strategies that include open sourcing, adopting international standards, and establishing an Open DID Foundation. “I believe Korea can become a successful model of digital transformation on a Web 3.0 foundation, and the day when K-DID leads the global market will come soon,” Lee said. Kim Hyungjoong, Chair of the Korea Fintech Society, addressed the issue of privacy and transparency conflicts in developing "Responsible AI," highlighting zero-knowledge proofs as a solution. Zero-knowledge proofs allow verification without revealing specific information, striking a balance between transparency and privacy. Kim stated, “To achieve responsible AI, elements such as privacy, security, fairness, inclusiveness, reliability, transparency, and accountability are necessary, yet full disclosure can raise privacy issues. Investing in zero-knowledge proofs addresses this.” Professor Doh Kyunghwa from Sogang University called for blockchain-based systems to manage individual characteristics to prevent deepfake-related crimes. “Posting videos and images on social media is a basic psychological freedom,” she noted, adding that “technology that stores and manages unique physical traits on blockchain, making it traceable and avoidable if criminals attempt to misuse images in deepfake-related crimes, needs to be developed.” 전자신문 / 조재학 기자원문 : https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/030/0003252655?sid=105

 RaonSecure Releases Blockchain-Based ID Verification Technology (K-DID) as Open Source for International Digital ID Standardization At the "2024 SecuUp Seminar" held today (29th) at COEX in Seoul, themed on Innovation and Global Strategy in Digital Authentication, RaonSecure announced its decision to open-source its blockchain-based ID verification technology, K-DID. This initiative is aimed at expanding Korea's national mobile ID model globally. CEO Soon-hyung Lee highlighted the company’s commitment to leading the standardization of global digital IDs and providing mobile IDs to those in identity verification blind spots. Now in its ninth year, the SecuUp Seminar is co-hosted by the Korea Digital Authentication Association and RaonSecure.  MTN 뉴스 / 김경문 기자원문 : https://news.mtn.co.kr/news-detail/2024102917490746989

 RaonSecure Declares Vision to Expand Korean Mobile ID (K-DID) Technology Globally RaonSecure has announced its vision to expand Korean mobile ID (K-DID) technology worldwide. On the 29th, during the "2024 SecuUp Seminar" held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, RaonSecure CEO Soon-hyung Lee outlined this global vision for K-DID. The technology RaonSecure plans to release as open source is the blockchain-based digital ID platform "OmniOne Digital ID." This open-source initiative aims to increase the utility of decentralized identity (DID) while promoting the standardization of related technologies. RaonSecure's strategy includes establishing a nationwide network to promote DID adoption and positioning itself as a leader in setting global digital ID standards. CEO Lee emphasized that the goal of K-DID is to contribute to humanity by promoting a successful model for national mobile IDs and leading the global standardization of digital IDs. "Our aim is to showcase the excellence of Korea’s digital platform government and K-DID to the global market," said Lee. "We plan to offer mobile IDs to those in identity verification blind spots, contributing to the welfare of global society." The company also presented a concrete plan for this vision, including establishing a foundation to support developers and community activities engaged in open-sourcing the OmniOne Digital ID. RaonSecure seeks collaboration with international organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and the World Bank (WB), which are actively working to provide digital IDs in developing countries. Lee noted, “Around 1.3 billion people worldwide lack identification, leaving them vulnerable in areas of welfare and security and hindering access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and political and economic activities. K-DID can contribute to global society by helping prevent human rights abuses, including child labor exploitation and human trafficking." 전자신문 / 조재학 기자원문 : https://www.etnews.com/20241029000234

 Open source is now essential for IT companies to enter the global market. This is not only because of the needs of foreign consumers who do not want to be subordinated to a company's technology, but also because of the supplier strategy to increase the efficiency of market development and communicate smoothly with overseas developers through an open source method. Let's pay attention to the case of RaonSecure, which promotes this in the security field.From 2025, the era of getting a mobile resident registration card for anyone over the age of 17 is just around the corner. The Ministry of Public Administration and Security is introducing mobile identification cards, including mobile driver's licenses and mobile veterans' registration cards, in order, starting with mobile civil service cards in 2021.The Ministry of Public Administration and Security is building a national mobile identification system that enables "Self-Sovereign Decentralized Identification (DID)", which has excellent personal information protection functions and selectively provides its information. Blockchain-based DID technology is a technology that is of high interest worldwide, and Korea is using resident registration cards, passports, and driver's licenses as key technologies in implementing mobile identification.Countries around the world are attempting to digitize and introduce identification cards (digital IDs), and the United Nations (UN) and the World Bank (WB) are supporting them at a national level. The European Union is also increasingly interested in DID-based mobile identification cards as demands for "self-sovereignty" in personal information management, such as strengthening the rights of data subjects in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).In fact, there are not many countries like Korea that digitize and use ID cards for all citizens. Moreover, since there are few countries that have succeeded in implementing DID based on blockchain technology, Korea's mobile ID card is considered an exemplary example of building mobile ID cards around the world. It is no exaggeration to say that Korea is facing a new opportunity to publicize Korea's IT technology to the world through K-DID.There is a company that cannot be separated from mobile ID in Korea. It is 'RaonSecure'. RaonSecure's blockchain-based DID platform technology has been applied to Korea's mobile ID card issuance system. RaonSecure's blockchain-based DID technology is also being implemented to the mobile ID card issuance system for 45 million people.  RaonSecure is an IT security and authentication platform company established in 2012. It is leading the industry in the security and authentication fields such as mobile security and biometric authentication (FIDO). RaonSecure has been leading blockchain-based DID technology since 2018 by combining its own biometric authentication technology and blockchain technology.Blockchain-based digital identity verification is in the spotlight because it is relatively safe from risks such as information leakage because individual qualification information is safely stored on mobile and only authenticity is recorded on the blockchain. Another strength is that individuals can selectively present their identity information when identity authentication is required.RaonSecure expects the demand for blockchain-based DID technology to increase rapidly as the importance of identity authentication is emphasized in various industries such as finance, public, medical care, and education. According to Grandview Research, a U.S. market research firm, the blockchain digital ID market is expected to grow explosively to 102 billion dollars (about 140.27 trillion won) by 2030.The successful model of Korea's national digital ID is receiving hot attention from overseas. The World Bank, Southeast Asian countries, and South American countries are also visiting with interest in Korea's K-DID construction cases. Thanks to this interest, RaonSecure successfully completed consulting on national digital ID design in Indonesia last year.Open source is necessary to spread 'K-DID' around the world like 'K-Culture', which is raising Korea's status. The global software (SW) industry has been focusing on building a global network through open source and expanding the developer ecosystem. If RaonSecure's blockchain-based DID technology is open-source, developers and entrepreneurs around the world will be able to quickly spread various applications and services through blockchain-based DID technology.The United Nations and the World Bank estimate that the identification of about 1.3 billion people around the world has not been proven. DID is being looked at as a solution to ID verification. It seems that the era of digitizing their ID systems using Korea's K-DID technology is not far away.RaonSecure is working with the government to globalize blockchain-based DID technology. Last year, mobile driver's license with RaonSecure's blockchain-based DID technology was selected as an excellent standard at the 4th general meeting of information and communication standards. Thanks to the selection of domestic standards, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is also actively promoting international standardization of mobile driver's licenses.A global community will be formed around K-DID, and technology completion will be further enhanced through exchanges and cooperation with developers around the world. This is expected to contribute not only to RaonSecure, but also to strengthening Korea's digital capabilities and enhancing the competitiveness of the software industry.The open source of RaonSecure's blockchain-based DID technology is expected to further strengthen Korea's digital identification and verification technology position in the global market and create various service business opportunities and participants based on it.We look forward to the day when K-DID national technology flies high in the global digital identity verification market on the K-open source wing.  IT 조선 / 심호성 부회장, 한국공개소프트웨어협회원문 : https://it.chosun.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2023092122048

 Following the launch of mobile identity cards based on blockchain digital ID, the era of the ISIC International Student Identity Card has begun. As a result, the innovations brought by blockchain digital ID are expanding from national identity systems into the education sector, significantly broadening their scope. Recently, the announcement of the blockchain-based DID ISIC International Student Identity Card has drawn the attention of the blockchain industry. At the end of April, IT security and certification platform company RaonSecure partnered with KISSESS, the Korean representative office of the ISIC Association, and Future & More, which operates university academic systems, to launch the ISIC International Student Identity Card based on its integrated SaaS platform, OmniOne Digital ID. RaonSecure has previously established mobile driver's licenses, mobile veterans' registration certificates, and mobile government employee cards using its blockchain digital ID technology. While some private companies have previously offered mobile student ID services, the blockchain-based DID student ID service represented by the ISIC International Student Identity Card is the first of its kind. Students from partner universities can obtain the DID ISIC International Student Identity Card through the OmniOne app, enjoying the same benefits as the traditional plastic card version. The ISIC International Student Identity Card is issued by the ISIC Association to full-time students who attend accredited educational institutions for at least 15 hours a week. Students holding the ISIC card can enjoy various discounts, including on public transportation such as the Airport Railroad and Seoul City Tour Bus, as well as at many art galleries, museums, and various tourism products across South Korea. Additionally, they can benefit from discounts on educational services like English courses at the British Council, as well as when purchasing laptops or tablets, exchanging currency at preferential rates during international travel, and more. They also have access to various benefits through service partners in over 100 countries worldwide. With the introduction of this first blockchain DID-based international student ID, it is expected that the blockchain digital ID technology, which has already shown significant promise in digital identity applications, will continue to expand and be integrated into various aspects of everyday life, particularly in the education sector.  아시아경제 / 장효원 기자원문 : https://view.asiae.co.kr/article/2024073110045824929

 South Korea's government mobile ID, which is gaining worldwide attention as a best practice for blockchain-based digital IDs, is expected to provide more innovative public services and open a diverse economic ecosystem through the opening of private apps, significantly broadening its reach. Since early 2022, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety has issued mobile driver's licenses, and starting from June 2023, mobile national veterans registration certificates. On March 20, the ministry launched a pilot service for issuing mobile driver's licenses and mobile national veterans registration certificates through the Samsung Wallet (formerly Samsung Pay) app. As a result, Samsung smartphone users can utilize mobile IDs through the Samsung Wallet without having to download the government’s “mobile ID” app. According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, as of February, prior to the private opening of mobile IDs, approximately 2.21 million mobile driver's licenses and about 10,000 mobile national veterans registration certificates had been issued. The Samsung Wallet, which is the first case of private access to mobile IDs, has approximately 17 million subscribers in South Korea. The ministry plans to expand mobile ID services not only through Samsung Wallet but also through various private apps. As a result, the number of mobile ID issuances and usage rates are expected to increase significantly. By leveraging the subscriber numbers of private apps, there will be an increase in the number of issued IDs, and through integration with the payment functions and partnership benefits offered by these apps, even more innovative services can be provided. This is likely to lead to increased activation of mobile ID usage. For example, previously, national veterans had to fully pay for movie tickets in advance when booking online, then present their ID at the theater to receive a refund for the difference. However, with mobile IDs integrated into private apps, they can now verify their veteran status online and complete the payment at a discounted price all at once, saving time. Additionally, users can enjoy various convenience benefits depending on the partnerships established by private app companies. For example, when utilizing services such as stores offering discounts based on age, academies, ticket purchases, and various memberships, users can simultaneously enjoy identity verification and discount benefits through private apps. By incorporating mobile IDs into private apps, various economic activities and service utilizations requiring identity verification can be made more convenient. As mobile IDs are further expanded to more private apps in the future, the potential for creating a diverse and limitless mobile ID economic ecosystem will increase through each app’s promotions, service integrations, and partnerships. The expansion of mobile IDs through public-private cooperation is expected to contribute to South Korea's global leadership in blockchain digital IDs. South Korea is recognized as a leading country in blockchain-based mobile IDs largely due to the utilization of excellent technologies from private enterprises. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety's mobile ID issuance system was built by RaonSecure, an IT security and authentication platform company, using blockchain digital ID technology. RaonSecure utilized its blockchain-based distributed identity verification (DID) platform, which is composed of distributed server nodes that are difficult to manipulate and FIDO (biometric authentication) technology, to establish this system. RaonSecure has previously demonstrated its technology and stability by implementing it in various agencies, including the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's mobile driver's license, the Military Manpower Administration's easy authentication app, and the Sejong City autonomous vehicle platform. An industry insider stated, “South Korea’s emergence as a stronghold for blockchain mobile IDs is the result of a powerful government commitment to solidify digital government leadership, combined with the technological prowess of excellent private tech companies and their unique market position, creating synergy. The opening of mobile IDs to the private sector is expected to enhance this synergy further and contribute to securing K-DID's global leadership.”  아시아경제 / 장효원 기자원문 : https://view.asiae.co.kr/article/2024051310471641507

 At polling stations nationwide during the 22nd National Assembly election, people were seen using mobile IDs on their smartphones to verify their identity and receive their ballots. The ability to vote without a physical ID drew significant attention. South Korea is considered a global leader and a model case in the adoption of mobile IDs. In fact, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of South Korea has built the world’s first blockchain-based mobile ID issuance system, and citizens are using these mobile IDs in their daily lives. Since early 2021, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety has been issuing blockchain-based mobile employee IDs for public servants. With just their smartphones, government employees in central offices and affiliated agencies can use various identity verification services, such as accessing government buildings and logging into systems. Following this, in early 2022, the ministry began issuing mobile driver’s licenses, allowing citizens to easily verify their identity when visiting banks or community centers, using their mobile driver’s licenses on their smartphones to conveniently handle financial transactions or public services. Moreover, since June of last year, the ministry has also started issuing mobile veterans' registration cards, integrating 15 different types of ID cards for veterans into a single mobile card. This enables recipients to receive the same benefits and recognition without needing physical ID cards. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety plans to further expand blockchain-based digital IDs. Earlier this year, the ministry allocated a budget of 24 billion KRW for the introduction of mobile resident registration cards, announcing that starting in 2025, citizens aged 17 and above will be able to obtain mobile resident registration cards. Additionally, they aim to expand this to include various types of mobile IDs, such as foreigner registration cards and disability registration cards. The mobile ID issuance system by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety was developed using the blockchain-based identity and credential authentication platform provided by IT security and authentication platform company RaonSecure. The issuance history of mobile ID applicants, as well as the verification history during financial transactions or the use of government services, is recorded on distributed blockchain nodes, making forgery or tampering nearly impossible. This also effectively prevents data loss or corruption due to system failures, ensuring excellent personal data protection and system stability. South Korea's leadership in blockchain-based mobile IDs has garnered significant attention from the international community. The World Bank is actively promoting the spread of digital IDs for populations that are excluded from basic social infrastructure and welfare due to lack of verified identity, making them vulnerable to crime. Representatives from the World Bank visited South Korea on the 3rd of last month, where they held discussions at RaonSecure's headquarters with related institutions and companies, including the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation. They convened a meeting to share the establishment case of the Korean mobile ID (K-DID) and discuss ways to strengthen partnerships. During this meeting, the Minting Corporation revealed that they have received considerable interest and requests for the adoption of the Korean mobile ID (K-DID) from Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia, as well as from Latin American countries like Costa Rica and Paraguay. RaonSecure explained the technical differences between centralized identity verification (CID) systems and blockchain-based digital identity verification (DID) as applied to the Korean mobile ID, as well as the global trends. Previously, in March, the World Bank also held discussions with the Korea Digital Authentication Association to analyze case studies on South Korea's digital ID and promote global dissemination.An industry insider stated, "South Korea's mobile ID is a leading example of blockchain-based national digital IDs, which are increasingly seen as necessary and justified worldwide. Many countries are actively pursuing its adoption. With the South Korean government's commitment to implementing a digital government and the superior technical capabilities of domestic companies, South Korea's blockchain digital ID technology is set to establish itself as a global standard and contribute to humanity." Thus, South Korea's blockchain-based mobile ID is recognized as a model case for national digital ID systems worldwide and is attracting great interest from many countries aiming to implement digital governments. In particular, developing countries in need of digital ID adoption are actively discussing and seeking cooperation with the South Korean government and businesses.  아시아경제 / 장효원 기자원문 : https://view.asiae.co.kr/article/2024043009531128399

 As digital IDs are increasingly adopted for a variety of reasons, from enhancing public convenience to supporting marginalized communities without access to identification, blockchain digital IDs that enable self-sovereign identity for authentication data are gaining attention. In fact, the international community is calling for efforts to expand digital IDs, as a significant portion of the global population lives without identification and is excluded from the benefits of social infrastructure. These individuals face restrictions in accessing basic services such as education, healthcare, and finance, as well as in participating in society through voting or employment. They are also more vulnerable to crimes like human trafficking and abuse, which exacerbates poverty and inequality. The United Nations (UN) and the World Bank (WB) estimate that more than 1.1 billion people worldwide lack identification, and both institutions are actively exploring digital ID adoption as a solution. Those who are excluded from welfare benefits due to lack of identification are primarily located in areas with weak social infrastructure, such as systems for issuing IDs. These "ID blind spots" are prevalent in regions like Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. Ironically, many of these countries have smartphone penetration rates exceeding 90%. Developing countries, which were slow to establish wired networks, adopted wireless networks more quickly, and because they skipped over the feature phone market, their transition to smartphones has been rapid. This suggests that developing countries with high smartphone adoption rates and weak physical ID systems are more open to adopting digital IDs than advanced countries with well-established ID infrastructures. The need for protecting citizens' rights, combined with the structure of society and markets, makes digital IDs critical. Among digital ID solutions, there is growing demand for blockchain digital IDs, which offer strong security and selective disclosure of personal information. Governments are increasingly interested in adopting digital IDs at the national level because they allow for convenient and secure access to various public administrative services and financial transactions. Furthermore, digital IDs can enable innovative services such as online voting and medical record management, and they help improve welfare by providing these services to marginalized populations. Since these national services handle large amounts of personal and identity information, stronger security and data protection are essential, making blockchain digital IDs an ideal solution. In centralized systems, if a server is attacked, the service can be paralyzed, leading to the rapid leakage or loss of sensitive data. In contrast, blockchain’s distributed node structure makes it difficult to cripple the entire system, even if some nodes are attacked. Additionally, blockchain’s unique consensus algorithm, which requires all nodes to agree before creating a new block, makes it nearly impossible to forge or tamper with sensitive citizen data. Countries seeking to use digital IDs as part of their national identification system are paying attention to these advantages and actively considering the adoption of blockchain digital IDs. For example, the Indonesian government is actively promoting the adoption of digital IDs with the goal of issuing digital identification to all citizens by 2024. They are working closely with global companies that have advanced technologies in this field. Last year, Indonesia received consultation on national digital ID design from RaonSecure, a domestic IT security and authentication platform company. RaonSecure is expanding its blockchain digital ID business in the global market through its blockchain identity and credential authentication platform, "OmniOne Digital ID." The company has previously built the mobile ID issuance system for Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety, where mobile driver's licenses, mobile employee IDs for public servants, and mobile veterans' registration cards are actively being issued. In addition to Indonesia, other countries such as the Philippines, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Paraguay, and Uzbekistan are reportedly considering using blockchain digital ID in their national identification systems. Brazil also announced plans last September to begin issuing blockchain digital ID-based identification cards, starting in Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná.With these global trends, the blockchain digital ID market is expected to grow rapidly. Market research firm Grand View Research predicts that the market will grow at an average annual growth rate of 88.2%, reaching a size of $102 billion by 2030. An industry expert stated, "Blockchain digital ID-based identification is receiving focused attention from the international community because it is superior to other digital IDs in terms of security and the ability to provide selective disclosure of identity information. As more countries aim to improve the welfare of their citizens, along with the efforts of international organizations such as the World Bank (WB) and the United Nations (UN), and the technical capabilities of global tech companies, the era of blockchain digital ID is expected to revolutionize the quality of life for millions of people, particularly those in ID blind spots."  아시아경제 / 장효원 기자원문 : https://view.asiae.co.kr/article/2024041715015747766