Korean Job Discussion Forums

[naturegirl321]

I've been told that next year they're going to try to pass a law allowing those born in Korea to get citizenship? Any idea if this is true? Or if it stands a chance in being passed?

[myenglishisno]

I thought this was already true...

[naturegirl321]

Not unless it's happened super recently. I just went to kimmi to register my baby and she didn't get citizenship.

[Vimfuego]

why would you want it? And that's not meant to be a sarcastic "I hate Koreans" jibe.

[naturegirl321]

couple of reasons, options to start with. Baby's a girl, so no military issues. Second, hey, maybe it woudl get me an F visa

[northway]

Considering how little in the way of ties most foreigners have to this country, particularly those who aren't married to Koreans, I have difficulty seeing why they would grant birthright citizenship.

[Jake_Kim]

Please check your 'source' first.

[Stan Rogers]

[DHC]

Unless the law has changed recently, children born in Korea of two foreign parents do not receive Korean citizenship. Also, Immigration has nothing to do with granting citizenship to children born in Korea. When I informed Immigration of my daughter's dual citizenship, she already had a Korean ID number and a Korean passport issued. This is done through the office where the Korean parent has his/her family registration. Immigration is merely notified of dual citizenship holders.

[naturegirl321]

[chrisinkorea2011]

Yeah no offense to non-koreans etc but wouldnt that be weird having a baby with korean citizenship to non koreans?

not to mention the fact that I think tons of koreans are most likely against this. Coming from an F4-visa standpoint I think that this is kind of far out there, if it would ever happen. To one parent being korean and one foreign, yeah dual citizenship if they want it but non koreans? good luck

[nathanrutledge]

The birthrate is low enough, and the government is scrambling for solutions. I don't think that this is too far outside the realm of possibility. Look at the facts:

1) They just allowed dual citizenship last year.

2) They made it possible for foreigners to achieve F-2 status without getting married OR being rich OR working at the same place for a long time. From F-2 to F-5 is simple enough, and from F-5 to citizenship is also simple.

3) The idea that an English speaking person would want to gain citizenship here is pretty remote. BUT, there are plenty of NON English speakers who come here who WOULD like Korean citizenship. ALSO, IF dual citizenship is allowed, many English speakers would consider it (not sure if it is allowed in THAT regard, but if not, it's only a matter of time).

Fact is, Korea IS opening up, and while this does seem like a bigger leap than the others, if it is true, I wouldn't be shocked.

[naturegirl321]

[Drew10]

[northway]