Renewal of Standard Class 1 Driver's License and Application for International Driving Permit Begins at 188 Overseas Missions

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1. The Overseas Koreans Agency, the Korean National Police Agency, and the Korea Road Traffic Authority will begin accepting applications for renewal of Class 1 standard driver's licenses and international driving permits at 188 overseas missions starting November 2, 2026.
2. Records of a health or physical examination conducted in Korea within two years of the application date must be verified, and issued licenses can be collected overseas through the overseas missions.
3. Application requirements and required documents differ by service, so applicants should check them on the Overseas Koreans 365 Civil Service Portal (www.g4k.go.kr) before visiting.

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