Seal Certificate Incidents: Trends and Solutions

Seal certificate incidents averaged 450 yearly, prompting the introduction of a self-signature verification form for real estate and financial transactions.

### The High Incidence of Seal Certificate Forgery
There has been a consistent daily issuance of at least one seal certificate, with a total of 2,048 incidents from 2017 to June of the current year. The majority of these incidents were due to false powers of attorney, identity card misuse, and seal certificate forgery, facilitated by the ease with which agents can issue certificates. To address this, a self-signature verification form has been introduced as a safer and more convenient alternative to a seal, available directly from the local resident center with just an ID card.

### Issuing a Self-Confirmation Signature Certificate
Self-confirmation signature certificates are also available for issuance. This type of certificate allows individuals to confirm their own signatures. It provides a convenient option for those who need to self-verify their identity.

### Increase in Seal Certificate Incidents Prompts Introduction of Self-Signature Verification
* 🏦 At least **one seal certificate issuance incident has occurred per day**, with a total of **2,048 incidents** from 2017 to June 2021.
* 📈 The number of incidents has been consistent, with an average of around **450 cases per year**.
* ❌ Most incidents are due to **false powers of attorney**, **identity card misuse**, and **seal certificate forgery**.
* 🔒 To address this, a self-signature verification form has been introduced as an alternative to seals, **eliminating the risk of loss or forgery**.
* 📝 This form has the same legal effect as a seal and is easy to obtain with just an ID card, available at **local resident centers or online** through the **Government 24 website**.
* 💻 By visiting the resident center in advance and completing the verification process, users can easily obtain a **self-confirmation signature certificate**.

[신선한 경제] 인감도장 대신 '본인 서명'하세요 (2021.10.15/뉴스투데이/MBC)

MBC 뉴스 공식 유튜브 채널입니다. 시청자 여러분의 의견과 제보를 항상 기다립니다. 
세상과 소통하는 시간, MBC 뉴스와 함께 하세요!