I am a Korean adoptee and US Citizen. I’m 37 (will be 38 next month). I applied for recovery of Korean citizenship (where I could maintain dual citizenship) in February 2024. There were a few bumps along the way, but mostly we had the right forms etc. After I learned that Korea changed the way it counted age recently, I asked to cancel the process (I also moved away from the consulate that was helping me). Well, I didn’t actually formally cancel, and they apparently were waiting for another form anyway, so I just ignored them and forgot about it.
Well, I got an email today that the Consulate had good news and that I’ll be receiving my “Korean citizenship certificate” in mid-May, which was a surprise because I thought the process could move no further but I guess not.
I asked them a few questions and waiting for a response, but I thought I’d ask here because I’ve seen other posts about this but that veered away from answers.
- I have an exemption from military service as someone who recovered their citizenship under the Nationality Act. How do I go about requesting this exemption? Do I even have to as I’m 37 (going on 38)?
- I believe my basic certificate needs to be remade, and then I have to make a Korean passport (this process can take an additional 4 months). I planned on traveling to and transiting through Korea this summer. I obviously will not have a passport by then. What do I do?
- How do I register as a “Korean abroad”? I have no plans on moving to Korea at the moment.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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