PURPOSE: An Internet refrigerator interlocked with fingerprint recognizing function and an operation method of the same are provided to secure independence of users by allowing a fingerprint sensing part placed on a handle of a refrigerator door to display a unique menu for each of the users and allow the user to reconstruct the menu, and to reinforce security function by outputting outsider intrusion alarm signal depending on sensed fingerprint. CONSTITUTION: An Internet refrigerator(R) includes a fingerprint sensing part(100) placed on a handle for opening and closing of a door of the refrigerator to sense fingerprint of a user contacting with the handle; a microcomputer recognizing the user corresponding with the fingerprint sensed by the fingerprint sensing part, and outputting display signal to display unique menu for the recognized user; and a display part(300) outputting screen depending on the display signal the microcomputer outputs, and allowing the user to construct the menu and input command through a touch pad.