HancomWith Gains Top GS Certification for Facial Recognition Tech

Published Date : 8/14/2025 

HancomWith, a subsidiary of Hancom Group, has secured Grade 1 certification under South Korea’s Good Software (GS) program for its face biometric authentication platform, HancomOS v1.0. This certification ensures compliance with national software standards and opens doors for public-sector procurement. 

HancomWith, a subsidiary of Hancom Group, has announced that its face biometric authentication platform, HancomOS v1.0, has secured Grade 1 status under South Korea’s Good Software (GS) certification program. This certification makes the platform eligible for public-sector procurement and signifies compliance with national software standards.

GS certification evaluates eight critical aspects of software quality, including functional suitability, performance efficiency, and reliability. Achieving Grade 1 requires meeting every criterion, establishing a high standard for deployment in government agencies and other institutions with demanding security requirements.

HancomWith is a subsidiary of Hancom Group. An investment agreement between Facephi and Hancom Group gives the latter exclusive licensing rights to Facephi’s biometric technology in the Asia-Pacific region and allows it to make equity investments in the Spanish biometric authentication provider. With this agreement, Korea-based Hancom became the second-largest shareholder in FacePhi, with rights to sell Facephi’s biometrics as white-labeled products under its own brand.

Built for remote identity verification, HancomOS v1.0 extracts more than 5,000 facial feature points to accurately authenticate individuals. It can even do this with aged or partially damaged photographs, according to a report in Maeil Business Newspaper. In addition to its core matching engine, the platform recently passed a Level 2 PAD test based on the ISO 18013 standard administered by iBeta Quality Assurance.

The GS certification is a validation of Facephi’s passive liveness technology integrated by HancomOS, which automatically distinguishes genuine human faces from sophisticated forgeries such as 3D-printed replicas or latex masks. Unlike active liveness checks that prompt users to blink or nod, passive liveness continuously analyzes face biometrics in real time, closing loopholes exploited by AI-driven spoofing attacks, HancomWith notes.

“With the advancement of AI technology, attempts to bypass facial authentication are increasing at home and abroad,” says Song Sang-yeop, CEO of HancomWith. “HancomOS will increase its competitiveness in the facial authentication market with a solution featuring excellent anti-counterfeiting technology.”

Hancom Group is a leading technology company in South Korea, known for its innovative software and IT solutions. The certification of HancomOS v1.0 under the GS program is a significant milestone, highlighting the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality, secure biometric solutions for both public and private sectors. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the GS certification program?

A: The GS (Good Software) certification program in South Korea evaluates software quality based on eight critical aspects, including functional suitability, performance efficiency, and reliability. Achieving Grade 1 status means the software meets all criteria and is suitable for public-sector procurement.

Q: What is HancomOS v1.0?

A: HancomOS v1.0 is a face biometric authentication platform developed by HancomWith. It is designed for remote identity verification and extracts more than 5,000 facial feature points to accurately authenticate individuals, even with aged or partially damaged photographs.

Q: What is the significance of the Level 2 PAD test?

A: The Level 2 PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) test is based on the ISO 18013 standard and assesses a biometric system's ability to detect and prevent spoofing attacks. Passing this test ensures that the platform can distinguish genuine human faces from sophisticated forgeries.

Q: How does passive liveness detection work?

A: Passive liveness detection continuously analyzes face biometrics in real time to distinguish genuine human faces from forgeries such as 3D-printed replicas or latex masks. Unlike active liveness checks that require users to perform specific actions, passive liveness is seamless and more secure.

Q: What are the benefits of HancomOS v1.0 for the facial authentication market?

A: HancomOS v1.0 offers excellent anti-counterfeiting technology, making it highly competitive in the facial authentication market. Its ability to accurately authenticate individuals and prevent spoofing attacks enhances security and reliability, especially in sectors with high security requirements. 

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