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Living terms

주민등록

jumindeungnok · Resident registration

The national registration system for Korean citizens; the resident registration number is used for almost everything.

Watch outMany websites ask for a resident number — foreigners use their alien registration number instead, and some sites don't accept it.

What you needFor citizens: an ID card; for foreigners, see alien registration.

Examples

  • 외국인등록번호로도 가입돼요?

    oegugindeungnokbeonhorodo gaipdwaeyo?

    Can I sign up with an alien registration number?

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