To benefit, travelers have to register with a smart entry system Korea implements to get approval from both governments as "trusted travelers." "Trusted travelers" are those whose biometric information, including fingerprints and photos, is registered with the government, and who are deemed to present no risk.Yesterday, it was Taiwan; today it's Korea.
Strengthening ID assurance by issuing biometric passports has become a prerequisite to any new bi-lateral or multi-lateral agreements on visa free travel.
