[ 4. Personal Identification ]

4.1Personal Identification for Issuance of Certificates

4.1.1 Use of Name

a For names used in the basic domain of certificates and the Certificate Revocation List (CRL), the method of ITU-T X.500 DN (Distinguished Name) is applied.
b. Information contained in certificates and the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is as follows:
① Individual/Corporation Certificate: Real name (in English) and e-mail address.
② Server Certificate: Real Name (in English) and Internet domain name (Internet IP address such as URLs for WWW).

4.1.2 Uniqueness of Name

KICA verifies the uniqueness of subscribers' DN (Distinguished Name).

4.1.3 Verification of Key pair

On receiving application for issuance of a certificate, KICA verifies whether the Public key submitted by an applicant matches the Private key owned by an applicant through the following:

a. In applying for issuance of a certificate, the applicant should use application forms prepared by KICA.
b.KICA verifies whether the Public key matches the Private key based on information contained in application form.

4.1.4 Identification by Scope of Application and Use of the Certificate

KICA verifies personal identity of the applicant based on information provided in the application form also taking into consideration of such factors as the scope of application and use of the certificate being sought.

4.1.5 Identification by Service Type of the Subscriber

a. KICA verifies personal identity of the applicant by service type as follows:

Class I Class II Class III Individual Corporation/ Organization Server Operator Individual Individual Corporation/ Organization Application by personal visit Application by personalv isit Application by personal visit ApplicatApplication by mail or on-line communi- cationnetworks ApplicatApplication by mail or on-line communi- cationnetworks ApplicatApplication by mail or on-line communi- cationnetworks

Note: In case the identity of an applicant is already verified by RA following the same procedure as used by KICA, the subscriber may be regarded as having fulfilled the requirement of application by personal visit as stipulated in this statement.

b. In case the identity of a subscriber is already verified by his interview with RA, the applicant may be regarded as having fulfilled his interview requirement.

c. The applicant who applies for issuance of a certificate is liable to provide accurate information, and if there arises any untoward consequence due to inaccurate information, the subscriber shall be held exclusively responsible.

4.2 Personal Identification for Re-issuance of a Certificate

Procedures of personal identification for re-issuance of a certificate are comparable to procedures of personal identification for issuance of a certificate. The exception is when the Private key of the subscriber is still valid and the subscriber applies for re-issuance via communication networks using electronically signed application form then KICA should also verify the registration information and the digital signature.

4.3 Personal Identification for Renewal of a Certificate

Procedures of personal identification for renewal of a certificate are comparable to procedures of personal identification for issuance of a certificate. The exception is when the subscriber applies for renewal via communication networks using electronically signed application form then KICA should also verify the changed information and the digital signature.

4.4 Personal Identification for Suspension and Revocation of a Certificate

When the subscriber or his representative personally visits one of KICA offices to apply for suspension or revocation of a certificate, the procedures are comparable to procedures of personal identification for issuance of a certificate. There is an exception in the case where the subscriber applies for suspension or revocation via communication networks using electronically signed application form then KICA should also verify the registration information and the digital signature.

4.5 Personal Identification for Reinstatement of a Certificate

Procedures of personal identification for reinstatement of a certificate are comparable to procedures of personal identification for issuance of a certificate.

4.6 Supporting Documents for Personal Identification

4.6.1. Class I

4.6.1.1 Individual

a. Adults

Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy
Copy of resident card, driver's license, passport, or other photo ID (issued by national
or regional governments): Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).

b. Minors

① When in possession of a passport;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy .
- Copy of passport: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Parent should accompany and bring ID.

② When not in possession of a passport;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of resident register: 1 copy.
- Parent should accompany and bring ID.

c. Korean nationals abroad, foreigners.

① Korean nationals abroad;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of passport, Korean nationals' abroad registration: Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).

② Foreigners;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of an alien registration card, passport: Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).


4.6.1.2 Corporation, organization, etc.

a. Corporation

① When the representative personally applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of corporation register: 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of the corporation: 1 copy.
- Copy of the representative's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of corporation register: 1 copy.
- A letter of proxy (issued by a representative of corporation): 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of the corporation: 1 copy.
- Office-holder certificate: 1 copy.
- Copy of the legal agent's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

b. Individual business taxpayer

① When the representative personally applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of identification card: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- A letter of proxy (issued by a representative of corporation): 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of an applicant: 1 copy
- Office-holder's certificate: 1 copy.
- Copy of the legal agent's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

c. Voluntary Organization

① When the representative himself/herself applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of certificate of proprietary number or certificate of tax payment number: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of the representative's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of certificate of proprietary number or certificate of tax payment number: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- A letter of proxy (issued by the representative of organization): 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of the representative: 1 copy.
- Office-holder's certificate: 1 copy.
- Copy of the legal agent's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

d. Foreign corporation or organization.

① When the representative personally applies.
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of a certificate of foreign corporation or organization (issued by the government of corresponding country certifying the existence of such a corporation or organization in that country): Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).
- Copy of the representative's photo ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies.
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of a certificate of foreign corporation or organization (Issued by the government of corresponding country certifying the existence of such a corporation or organization In that country): Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).
- A letter of proxy (Issued by the representative of corporation or organization): 1copy.
- Office-holder certificate of the representative's legal agent: 1 copy (When not holding office in the corporation or organization concerned, a letter of proxy issued by the representative may be accepted).
- Copy of the legal agent's photo ID (issued by proper authorities of that country): 1 copy (Should bring the original).

4.6.1.3 Server

a. Corporation

① When the representative personally applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of corporation register: 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of the corporation: 1 copy.
- Copy of the representative's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority:
1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of corporation register: 1 copy.
- A letter of proxy (Issued by the representative of corporation): 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of the corporation: 1 copy.
- Office-holder certificate: 1 copy.
- Copy of the legal agent's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority
: 1 copy (Should bring the original).

b. Individual business taxpayer

① When the representative personally applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of identification card: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority:
1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of business registration certificate: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- A letter of proxy issued by the representative: 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of the representative: 1 copy.
- Office-holder's certificate: 1 copy.
- Copy of the legal agent's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority:
1 copy (Should bring the original).

c. Voluntary Organization

① When the representative personally applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of certificate of proprietary number or certificate of tax payment number: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of the representative's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority:
1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of certificate of proprietary number or certificate of tax payment number: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- A letter of proxy issued by a representative): 1 copy.
- Seal-impression certificate of the representative: 1 copy.
- Office-holder's certificate: 1 copy.
- Copy of the legal agent's ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority:
1 copy (Should bring the original).

d. Foreign corporation or organization

① When the representative personally applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of a certificate of foreign corporation or organization (issued by the government of corresponding country certifying the existence of such a corporation or organization in that country): Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).

- Copy of the representative's photo ID: 1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority:
1 copy (Should bring the original).

② When the representative's legal agent applies;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of a certificate of foreign corporation or organization (issued by the government of corresponding country certifying the existence of such a corporation or organization in that country): Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).
- Copy of the legal agent's photo ID (issued by proper authorities of that country):
1 copy (Should bring the original).
- Copy of a certificate of URL registration issued by the URL registration authority:
1 copy (Should bring the original).

4.6.2. Class II

4.6.2.1 Application of individuals by personal visit

a. Adults

① Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
② Copy of resident card, driver's license, passport, or other photo ID (issued by national
or regional governments): Any copy of 1 document (Should bring the original).

b. Minors

① When in possession of a passport;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of passport: 1 copy (Please bring the original).
- Parent should accompany and bring ID.

② When not in possession of a passport;
- Application form for certification services (Prepared by KICA): 1 copy.
- Copy of resident register: 1 copy.
- Parent should accompany and bring ID.

4.6.2.2 Application by mail

Procedures for application by mail and personal identification will be announced separately.

4.6.3. Class III

Procedures for application and personal identification will be announced separately.