Montana joins growing list of US states waiving driving tests for Koreans

“Drivers from Korea living in the U.S. state of Montana will soon be able to exchange their Korean licenses for local ones without undergoing written or road tests under a new reciprocal agreement aimed at easing bureaucratic burdens. The National Police Agency announced Monday that it had finalized the agreement with Montana officials Thursday, making it the 30th U.S. jurisdiction to waive testing requirements for Korean citizens. Under the terms of the deal, which takes effect May 1, Koreans residing in Montana for more than 90 days can obtain a Montana Class D license — the standard for passenger vehicles — by simply passing a physical vision and aptitude screening. The agreement covers a broad range of Korean license types, including Class 1 large, special and standard licenses, as well as Class 2 standard licenses. The arrangement is reciprocal, allowing Montana residents legally staying in Korea to exchange their Class D licenses for a Korean Class 2 license under a similarly streamlined process. The addition of Montana marks the culmination of a decade of diplomatic efforts. Si

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