I-PIN, which was first introduced in 2006, is an Internet identification number developed by the government and the Korea Information Security Agency and is a type of identity verification method. In English, it is Internet Personal Identification Number, which is abbreviated as PIN. The reason i-PIN was created is as a type of identification number developed by the government to prevent theft of personal information such as resident registration numbers on the Internet.
As new issuance and re-issuance of public i-PIN and My-PIN have been suspended since October 31, 2018, applications for issuance of i-PIN can now be made through the private companies Korea Credit Bureau, Seoul Credit Rating Information, and NICE Rating Information website. .
The advantage of using i-PIN is that it is less likely to be leaked compared to resident registration numbers. If it is leaked, the existing i-Pin can be discarded and replaced with another i-Pin, preventing secondary damage.
i-PIN issuance, method for overseas residents
Even if you do not have a mobile phone in your name or live overseas, you can access the Nice evaluation information and get a certificate issued for free. There is no separate login, and when you click ‘Issue i-PIN’, the issuance procedure window will appear.
You can select the appropriate method among mobile phone authentication, public certificate, or face-to-face verification that suits your situation.
1. Visit the Nice i-PIN website and click the i-PIN issuance button.
Nice iPIN issuance method Source: Nice iPIN
2. If you click “Agree to All” in the Terms and Conditions Agreement, all of the items below will be included.
i-PIN issuance process
3. If you are a general member, click General Member.
If you are a minor, you must check and prepare the necessary documents if you are under 14 years old or over 14 years old.
4. Select your identity verification method. If you have a mobile phone, public certificate, or financial certificate, click Non-face-to-face certificate. If you need face-to-face authentication, you can visit the Nice Funga Information Customer Center directly.
5. Just select the authentication method and proceed. You can also verify your identity via mobile phone, and choose your own authentication method, such as a financial certificate or joint certificate issued by your bank.
6. Authentication is confirmed by agreeing to the terms and conditions of each certificate and creating user information and an i-PIN ID and password to be used. Then, choose a method that is convenient for you, such as a password key pattern or fingerprint, as a secondary authentication method, and you’re done!