South Korea · Government & Safety

Gov.kr (정부24)

Gov.kr (Government24) is South Korea's unified portal for civil administrative services, letting residents access government procedures online instead of visiting an office.

What it helps with

Getting a resident certificateIssued online.
Moving-in reportOnline registration.
Government services in one placeThousands of services.

About Gov.kr

Run by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Government24 consolidates thousands of administrative procedures across ministries and local governments, from certificates to permit applications, into one central portal.

Key Features

Service Directory: Search administrative procedures by ministry, region, or life event category.
Online Certificate Issuance: Request and print many official certificates directly from home.
Application Status Tracking: Check the progress of a submitted application using a reference number.
Digital Identity Login: Sign in securely using a Korean digital identity method for verified services.

How to Get Started

Visit the Government24 website or download the app.
Log in using a Korean resident registration number and a supported digital identity method.
Search for the specific administrative service or certificate you need.
Complete the request online, or follow next steps for services requiring further action.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Foreign residents use Gov.kr with an ARC number and simple authentication.
Limits: Some services are in Korean only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gov.kr (정부24) work with a foreign bank card in South Korea?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Gov.kr (정부24) available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Gov.kr (정부24)?: No, an international phone number generally works for Gov.kr (정부24).
Do I need local ID or residency for Gov.kr (정부24)?: No, Gov.kr (정부24) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Gov.kr (정부24)?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Gov.kr (정부24) cost?: Free portal; small fees for some certificates