I've got friends from all over the far east, it's not like i'm going to steal their identity lol
Is it not still Illegal to use their SSN?
The resident registration number consists of 13 digits, with each block serving a certain function, as illustrated below:
yymmdd-sbbbbnc
The first six digits signify the person's date of birth. For example, a person born on September 1, 1946, such as former President Roh Moo-Hyun, would have 460901 for the first six digits.
s, the seventh digit, indicates the sex and the century in which the person was born. The code used for each category follows:
9: male born 1800 - 1899
0: female born 1800 - 1899
1: male born 1900 - 1999
2: female born 1900 - 1999
3: male born 2000 - 2099
4: female born 2000 - 2099
bbbb, the eighth through eleventh digit, signify a code for the person's place of birth: eup, myeon, or dong.
n, the 12th digit, is a sequential number used to differentiate those of the same sex born on the same day in the same location.
c, the 13th digit, is a check digit, used to verify that the number has been transcribed correctly. It is generated from the rest of the digits.
The widespread requirement of a valid resident registration number to create an account on many South Korean websites presents many opportunities for identity theft and other fraud. For example, it was found that South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun's resident registration number was used to gain access to hundreds of pornographic websites, as well as to register accounts on a number of entertainment and gaming web sites. Complaints about identity theft led the South Korean government to implement stiff penalties for using someone else's resident registration number. Offenders are eligible to serve 3 years in jail or to be imposed a 10,000,000 KRW fine.