# South Korea citizenship

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- Destination: South Korea
- Route family: citizenship
- Current records: 1

## General naturalization

For foreigners who have lived in Korea for five consecutive years, qualify for permanent residence, know Korean and pass the test or interview; it gives Korean nationality by permission of the Minister of Justice.
- Official source: https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/eng/engLsInfoR.do?lsiSeq=244609&chrClsCd=010203&urlMode=engLsInfoR&viewCls=engLsInfoR

## Boundary

This is reference information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with the linked authority.