Freshness tracker · KRSouth Korea

Dual-citizenship rules softened for foreign-Korean ancestry

In force Citizenship

Dual-citizenship eligibility was modestly broadened in April 2024 for applicants with verifiable Korean ancestry — particularly Korean-Americans and second-generation diaspora seeking dual nationality without renouncing their existing citizenship. Implementation administered through Hi Korea's Citizenship office.

Who it affects

Korean-American and other Korean-ancestry foreign nationals seeking naturalisation.

Sources

Primary: Korea Ministry of Justice ↗

Corroborating: Hi Korea — Korea Immigration Service ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction