From Oct. 10, eligible Koreans and South Dakotans can swap driver's licenses after only vision or physical checks

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• They can obtain a South Dakota driver's license (Class 1) after only a vision test, without a separate exam.

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• Similarly, foreigners aged 18 or older who are staying in South Korea, have completed foreigner registration, and hold a South Dakota driver's license can obtain a South Korean driver's license (Class 2 ordinary license) after only a physical examination (aptitude test) without a separate exam.

  according to Kyunghyang Shinmun

• Specifically, those aged 18 or older who are legally staying in the United States and residing in South Dakota, and who hold a Korean Class 1 large, special, or ordinary license or a Class 2 ordinary license are eligible.

  according to Donga Ilbo

• Accordingly, those aged 18 or older who hold a valid driver's license issued by the Republic of Korea can exchange it for a local driver's license in South Dakota, United States, after passing only a vision test without a separate driver's license exam.

  according to Donga Ilbo

• Acting Police Commissioner Yoo Jae-sung said, 'We expect that this agreement will contribute to enhancing the convenience of our overseas nationals residing in South Dakota and promoting friendship between the two countries.'

  according to Kyunghyang Shinmun

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