National digital ID developments coming from Malaysia, Jordan, South Korea

Governments around the world are taking steps forward with digital identity issuance. South Korea is preparing for decentralized digital IDs, while Jordan has activated half a million of its national IDs, and a state in Malaysia is considering developing its own identity platform.

South Koreans are expected to receive their digital identification cards as soon as the second half of 2024, according to the Korean government. Based on blockchain, the digital ID cards will be issued on smartphones registered under …

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