Nonghyup, a South-Korean Bank to Introduce a Blockchain-Based Mobile Identification System

Recently, Nonghyup announced the launch of the first commercial application of a blockchain-powered mobile identification system. The report states that the Initial DID Alliance developed the solution.  The Initial DID Alliance is a decentralized identity consortium hosted by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA). Tech giants such as Samsung, LG, and SK Telecom would back the identification system. Other consortium members include Hyundai Card, Woori Bank, Cj Olive Networks, and Koscom,…