As of 2016, holders of South Korean passports with overseas residency are now eligible for a resident registration number with seventh digit of 9, 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 regardless of their permanent resident status.
Since 2016, individuals holding South Korean passports and residing abroad have been granted a resident registration number where the seventh digit can be 9, 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, regardless of whether they are permanent residents.