 | It has been suggested that this article be merged with Citizenship of South Korea. (Discuss) Proposed since August 2024. |
| Nationality Act 국적법 Gukjeokbeop | |
|---|---|
| National Assembly | |
| Citation | Act No. 16 |
| Territorial extent | Republic of Korea (includes South Korea and North Korea) |
| Enacted by | Constituent National Assembly |
| Enacted | 20 December 1948 |
| Effective | 20 December 1948 |
| Administered by | Ministry of Justice |
| Amended by | |
| 3 December 1997 (amending the whole law) 18 September 2018 (last amended) | |
| Status: Amended | |
| Nationality Act | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gukjeokbeop |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kukchŏkpŏp |
South Korean nationality law (Korean: 국적법) details the conditions in which an individual is a national of the Republic of Korea (ROK), commonly known as South Korea. Foreign nationals may naturalize after living in the country for at least five years and showing proficiency in the Korean language. All male citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 who are able-bodied and mentally competent are required to perform at least 18 months of compulsory military service or alternative civilian service.