Can You Lose Your Citizenship Unknowingly? Inside South Korea’s Nationality Law | CNA Correspondent
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They were born and raised in South Korea, and some even completed compulsory military service. Yet, some children of transnational families are discovering they may have lost their Korean citizenship years ago, despite official assurances they could hold dual nationality. Under South Korea's Nationality Act, children who acquire a foreign parent's nationality after birth risk losing their Korean citizenship. However, families across the country say they repeatedly sought government advice before proceeding, and recordings obtained by CNA raise serious questions about what parents were told. For families whose children have lost their Korean nationality, the consequences are severe. They face orders to leave the country and must repay government benefits. Others are afraid to come forward, unsure of what might happen to their children. The Justice Ministry is now seeking changes to South Korea's nationality laws. But will these updates go far enough for the families already affected?
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