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The popularity of old green passports is soaring as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs started issuing new and old passports in parallel at the end of May.
In December of last year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs started issuing new passports made of plastic with enhanced security.
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As the number of passports issued significantly decreased due to COVID-19 distancing, there were 1.5 million old passports left in stock.
On the 31st of last month, the first day of parallel issuance, 30% of applicants for passports found old passports.
The advantage of the old passport is that it costs 15,000 won.
Comparing the validity period to a new passport, it is relatively cheap.
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Others expect it to become a rarity over the years.
When the stock of green passports is exhausted, everyone will use the navy blue passport.
Netizens responded, "I think 'retro' is trendy, so the green one looks prettier. Shall I get it too soon?", "This heart-fluttering heart just looking at the passport. I want to go on a trip soon."