Foreign nationals residing in South Korea will be able to apply for digital residence cards from Friday, according to the Ministry of Interior and Safety. Foreign nationals aged 14 and above are eligible to use their smartphone to have their mobile identification cards issued. The digital ID carries the same legal validity as a physical card. According to the Interior Ministry, the digital copies of residence cards can be used in public institutions, hospitals and convenience stores. The government is also working to collaborate with major banks and related agencies to allow mobile residence cards to be used for identity verification purposes in digital financial services. The digital residence cards would be available on both iPhone and Android devices.