The Cabinet on Tuesday adopted an ordinance authorizing local governments to commission post offices to issue official papers, such as copies of family registers and alien registrations, beginning Dec. 1.
Other documents post offices may issue include certificates for tax payment and “hanko” registered seals, as well as copies of residency certificates.
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