But retaining spaces to stamp with a hanko on forms may invite the misunderstanding that people must use a personal seal on them and complicate the government's move to digitize administrative ...

The government plans to stamp out hanko requirements across more ... documents for the requests to be either stamped with hanko seals or signed, meaning applicants’ identity will be confirmed ...

Third-generation seal engraver Yam Man-hong talks about preserving the craft at his tiny Hong Kong stall, and keeping up with ...