Seoul Will Get More Passport Windows

The government and ruling Uri Party will increase the number of the passport issuance windows to two or three from one at 10 district offices in Seoul to deal with the backlog of passport applications. Also, citizens will get their passports issued at public offices in their town.

In addition, the government and Uri party plan to deliver passports by mail when local governments send passport applications to the Seoul authorities. The cost will be paid by the receivers.

They will also discuss establishing a passport center under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to issue a number of passports in a short time when applications are submitted as a group by tour agencies.

ditto@donga.com