Naver Pay's Facesign earns first Korean ISO biometric privacy certification
Naver Pay said on November 4, 2026 that its face-recognition payment service Facesign obtained ISO/IEC 24745:2022 certification, a first in South Korea.
Naver Pay announced on November 4, 2026 that it has obtained ISO/IEC 24745:2022 certification for biometric information protection, covering its Facesign face-recognition authentication and payment service. The company said it is the first in South Korea to receive the certification. The news was reported by digitaltoday.co.kr.
The certification applies to the biometric data processing and protection system used by Facesign. The service runs on Naver's own face-recognition technology and includes an AI deep-learning anti-spoofing feature designed to detect fake faces in photos or videos.
Naver Pay also said it has applied post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to data transmission across its services, including Facesign. The company's CEO, Park Sang-jin, commented on the significance of receiving the certification.
Quick answers
What is ISO/IEC 24745:2022?
It is an international standard for biometric information protection, according to Naver Pay's announcement.
Which Naver Pay service received the certification?
Facesign, Naver Pay's face-recognition authentication and payment service.
Is Naver Pay the first in South Korea to obtain this certification?
Yes, Naver Pay says it is the first company in South Korea to obtain ISO/IEC 24745:2022 certification.