History and regulations of South Korean citizenship
This article is about nationality law in the Republic of Korea, commonly known as South Korea. For regulations applicable to North Korea, see North Korean nationality law.
Nationality Act 국적법 Gukjeokbeop
National Assembly
Citation
Act No. 16
Territorial extent
Republic of Korea (includes South Korea and North Korea)
Enacted by
Constituent National Assembly
Enacted
20 December 1948
Effective
20 December 1948
Administered by
Ministry of Justice
Amended by
3 December 1997 (amending the whole law) 18 September 2018 (last amended)
Status: Amended
Nationality Act
Hangul
국적법
Hanja
國籍法
Revised Romanization
Gukjeokbeop
McCune–Reischauer
Kukchŏkpŏp
South Korean nationality law (Korean: 국적법) details the conditions in which an individual is a national of the Republic of Korea (ROK), commonly known as South Korea. Foreign nationals may naturalize after living in the country for at least five years and showing proficiency in the Korean language. All male citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 who are able-bodied and mentally competent are required to perform at least 18 months of compulsory military service or alternative civilian service.
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