As the Kansas State Government and the South Korean Government officially signed a Driver's License Mutual Recognition (MOU),
Now An institutional basis for Korean citizens living in Kansas to exchange their Korean driver's license for a Kansas driver's licenseThis has been arranged.
Also, Kansas residents living in Korea can now enjoy the same benefits.
This agreement simplifies administrative procedures by mutual recognition of driver's license standards between the two countries,
It contains content that greatly enhances convenience for long-term residents, international students, and professional workers.
**Kansas Korean Association Chairman Mun Kyung-hwan and Director of Foreign Cooperation Joshua Do (Joshua Do) ** welcomed the Korean delegation and officially attended the signing ceremony.
The Kansas Korean Society deeply welcomed this MOU as an important step forward in improving the practical convenience of life for the Korean American community.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (Laura Kelly)
“Kansas is a place where international visitors, international students, and professionals actively come and go, and cooperation with Korea plays a very important role in the economic development of our state.”
“This agreement is a result of a commitment to continue strengthening mutually beneficial relationships,” he said.
Also, David Toland (David Toland), Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce
“This MOU will enhance the mobility and convenience of life for residents, students, and professionals living in both countries,” he said.
“The partnership between Kansas and the Republic of Korea continues to grow across culture, economy, and education,” he said.
Governor Kelly said, “Korea is one of Kansas' most important global partners.”
It emphasized close cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, and education.
Currently, more than 20 states in the US have implemented a driver's license mutual recognition system similar to South Korea.
The Korean Society of Kansas signed this agreement A policy that will be of great practical help to Korean families, international students, and workers living in KansasEvaluating it as
In particular, administrative barriers to license exchange are expected to be lowered, and the burden of the settlement process will be greatly reduced.
Chairman Mun Kyung-hwan stated the following position:
“This MOU is a significant step forward in laying the institutional foundation that the Korean American community has needed for a long time.
We will continue to work closely with the Kansas State Government to actively work to improve the rights and convenience of the Korean American community.”
Also, Joshua is also the Director of Foreign Cooperation
“At a time when cooperation between Kansas and the Republic of Korea is expanding across culture, economy, and education
The role of the Korean American Association is becoming more important.”
“Attending this signing ceremony was a meaningful place to directly express the voice of our community,” he said.