Welcome, everyone.
Do you know that multiple citizenship is allowed in South Korea?
Korea typically adheres to a single nationality, , but exceptions were introduced on May 4, 2010, allowing dual citizenship under the "Vow not to exercise a foreign nationality" system.
Please pay close attention and consider this as a valuable resource to help you take the necessary steps in resolving your own or your family members' Korean nationality.
We'll be providing concise explanations of key concepts, including 'renunciation of nationality,' 'choice of nationality,' 'retention of nationality,' 'loss of nationality,' and 'recovery of nationality.'
If you belong to any of these categories, this video is essential for you.
1. Second-generation children of Koreans born abroad holding dual citizenship.
1) Birthplace + lineage (children of Korean citizens born in countries with jus soli, such as the U.S. & Canada)
2) Lineage + Lineage (children of Korean citizens born to fathers or mothers in jus sanguinis countries such as Japan or the UK)
2. A minor individual acquiring foreign nationality through either the father or mother who has acquired foreign nationality
3. Overseas adoptees (including those who lost their nationality through past adoptions abroad )
4. An individual who acquires foreign nationality compulsorily through marriage to a foreigner
5. Korean citizens who voluntarily acquired foreign citizenship
6. Korean nationals returning permanently to Korea, aged over 65, who were previously citizens but lost their Korean nationality by acquiring foreign citizenship
7. Outstanding individuals & those with special merit (descendants of independence fighters or national merit recipients)
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0:00 Intro
1:50 Nationality reporting, which varies based on the method of acquiring foreign nationality
2:33 Multiple Citizenship from Birth (multiple citizenship is allowed)
4:40 Multiple Citizenship from Involuntary Acquisition of Foreign Nationality (multiple citizenship is allowed)
6:38 Voluntarily Acquired Foreign Nationality
7:20 Nationality Reclaimer (exceptional eligibility for multiple citizenship)
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* This video was created as of February 6th, 2024. Since the Korean Nationality Act is subject to change, we recommend verifying the current requirements with the consulate having jurisdiction over your place of residence before proceeding with your nationality declaration.
* Foreign countries' nationality laws are also subject to amendments. Therefore, if your child was born abroad or if either of your parents holds foreign nationality, it is advisable to review the nationality laws of that country as well.
* The nationality law applicable to you might vary slightly based on your year of birth and date of discharge from military service.
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