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South Korean law treats U.S. citizens with at least one parent holding Korean citizenship as Korean citizens.

Created by K.Y. on June 04, 2014

South Korean law treats U.S. citizens with at least one parent holding Korean citizenship as Korean citizens. Men holding duel citizenship with Korea have until the age of 18 years and 3 months to choose one nationality. If they fail to do so, they cannot renounce their Korean citizenship.

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