South Korean Lawmakers Seek Extension for Dual Nationality Choice

DP lawmakers seek to extend nationality choice deadline for dual or multiple citizens

Lawmakers are seeking to give Koreans with dual or multiple citizenship two more years to choose a single nationality, citing a tight grace period and potential difficulties overseas Koreans might face in navigating Korea's legal and administrative procedures. On Monday, Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Boo Seung-chan and nine other lawmakers proposed a partial revision to the Nationality Act that would extend the age by which they have to choose a nationality to 24 from the current 22. Under cur

By The Korea Herald