This is a guideline for Korean Males born overseas to Korean Parents and their questions about dual citizenship with regard to military service.
Background: Turned 38 this year, was born in the States to both Korean Parents. American citizen and technically recognized as a Korean citizen as well. I believe if you were born before 1998, only your Fathers citizenship at birth mattered. My parents never registered my birth to the Korean Government.
Fast forward to age 18: I was supposed to tell the Korean Government that I want to remove my Korean citizenship status, which I did not because both my parents and I didn’t know about it. So In the eyes of the law, I am still a Korean citizen obliged to do Korean military service.
Years 18-38: Still visited Korea using my USA passport, unable to stay long-term or apply for visas.
Year 38: I was told I cannot apply for Korean citizenship, as they don’t recognize dual-citizenship to Korean Males regarding this matter. But I am now allowed to apply for long term stay visas. Funny enough my sister has both citizenship. There are special circumstances where you can get dual citizenship but like only applies to like 5% of Korean males.
If you have any questions, please ask.
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