What are the requirements to become a South Korean citizen?

Question

What are the requirements to become a South Korean citizen?

Answer 1

If an individual wants to restore his/her nationality, the person needs to apply for the restoration of nationality and attain permission from the Minister of Justice. Then, the person with permission will be written on the Official Gazette of the country. With the Minister of Justice's permission, the individual will be added to the official Gazette of the country.

Restoration Application of a Nationality will only processed under these conditions:

If the person is married and his/her spouse has a different nationality from the nationality the person is applying for, both of them must apply for the restoration of a nationality together.

He/she must have a residential address in Korea (if they are applying in Korea).

If the person does not have any family or guardian in Korea, he/she must be able to financially support oneself.

Supplementary documents for Restoration of Nationality Application:

Restoration of Nationality Permission Application (download form)

The original and the translation of the Certificate of U.S. Naturalization, 2 copies for each.

2 copies of the Korean Family Census Register

If the applicant does not have a residential address in Korea, please explain why. (Only if the person is applying outside of Korea).

If the applicant has a spouse and children under the age of 18, please bring the documentation which verifies the relationship of family.

2 Identification Photos

Documentation which verifies that the applicant is able to live independently (including financially supporting oneself)

If the applicant's spouse is Korean, please bring the Certificate of Resident Registration in Korea or an official copy of the Green Card of the spouse.

http://www.dynamic-korea.com/

Answer 2

The first answer miss the point of wanting to become a South Koren citizen. Contact the South Koren consul for that information of becoming a citizen, or check at your library which should have books listing what has to be done.

Answer 3

Be born to a citizen of South Korea.  They are not keen on immigration.