Standardization of characters in local government information systems｜Digital Agency

This page outlines the Digital Agency's efforts to standardize characters in local government information systems under the Act on Standardization of Local Public Authorities' Information Systems (2021). The initiative promotes character standardization, including Gaiji, to enhance administrative efficiency and improve services for residents by facilitating easier data management and information coordination between systems. Transitional measures maintain compatibility with conventional character sets for family register systems while implementing standard character specifications across local government IT systems.