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Permalink Reply by Steven S. Bammel on -
I haven't heard specifically about dual citizenship, but I know the government has been steadily making things easier for non-Koreans to connect with Korea. Notable improvements include the spouse visa (which has apparently been around for awhile, though I hadn't realized it) and permanent residence for overseas ethnic Koreans.
Perhaps others can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm almost certain the reason they would trial the dual citizenship with those who have military experience is to avoid issues of dual-citizenship holders insisting they shouldn't have to do their Korean military service thanks to holding citizenship in another country.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Hall on -
Some new info!
The proposed Nationality Law Revision was submitted to the Legislation &
Judiciary Committee of the National Assembly on December 29, 2009. After being
approved there, the next step would be the plenary meeting of the National
Assembly. Once the National Assembly approves it, it's just a question of time
as to when G.O.A.'L's "Dual Citizenship Campaign" will finally be closed.
G.O.A.'L will prepare all information
necessary for those adoptees considering becoming Korean citizens again.
You can follow the procedure at the following link (all in Korean):
http://likms.assembly.go.kr/bill/jsp/BillDetail.jsp?bill_id=ARC_P0U...
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Permalink Reply by Steven S. Bammel on
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Thanks for the information. That's another interesting way the Korean government is trying to bring in a more diverse community to Korea.
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Permalink Reply by Eun-Shil Park on -
Dear Brian,
Yes its true, finally after years of fighting and moving up through different levels in politics in Korea itself there will be a dual citizenship for korean adoptees (=ibyang) effective from 1st Q of 2011 (in the Netherlands Jan 1st 2011). The nicest thing will be that there will be as well a dispensation for male adoptees according to military service.
I as a woman will be the first person who will apply for dual citizenship in the Netherlands. Just have been tonight to a christmas dinnerparty at the Korean Embassy in The Hague. I spoke to the consul and he confirmed that it will be a huge step forwards after the F4-Visa had been dispatched especially designed for korean adoptees.
Hopefully this will help you?
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Permalink Reply by Steven S. Bammel on
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Congratulations, Eun-Shin.
Speaking of dual citizenship (but not regarding adoptees)... We just picked up our kids' brand new Korean passports this weeks! Their now officially citizens of both countries.
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Permalink Reply by Dae-won Kim on -
Great to hear about your children's citizenships.
In regards to the nationality law, yes, the law was passed by the National Assembly on April 22, 2010 and was made official on May 4, 2010. It will go into effect as per January 1, 2011.
The military service law revision that we submitted via our congressman however has not yet been passed. That means that male adoptees can not be certain about having to serve in the military or not. That very much depends on various factors. One is the for example the family registry on which the adoptee was sent abroad for adoption. It will only be certain once the law revision is passed by the National Assembly.
That's why I currently do not recommend male adoptees to sign up for Korean citizenship until this law revision is passed.
G.O.A.'L is also publishing an information booklet on this topic in about two weeks.
If you're interested to know more details about the Dual Citizenship Campaign, let me know.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Hall on
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Dae-won Kim,
Thanks for this information. If I understand what you are saying, I might have to serve in the Korean military until this new revision has passed? So my US military experience would not count towards the mandate of Korea until then. I would love to gain more information on this process as I am set on getting my dual citizenship.. I have been in contact with G,O,A.L and am waiting for this booklet to get out. If you have additional information I would love to chat with you as well. My email address is brianhall@columbus.rr.com
Thanks,
Brian Hall
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Permalink Reply by Dae-won Kim on
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If you have to serve or not, there are various factors.
- how old are you? - if you're older than 35 then you won't have to serve (applies to me)
- were you adopted on an orphan family registry? - in theory orphans won't have to serve, however the military manpower management hasn't confirmed nor denied that due to the fact that they are aware of the pending law revision.
- were you adopted on a regular family registry (shows your biological family)? - you are supposed to serve, regardless of any other military service
Good to hear that you have been in contact with G.O.A.'L. I'm the author of the booklet that comes out. I'll send you my latest presentation on this topic.
Regards
Dae-won Kim
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Permalink Reply by Young Mi Park on -
I heard about this change in the law but have not seen the details. Are there overseas tax implications for dual citizens?
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Permalink Reply by Dae-won Kim on
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That's a very complex question. There are various taxes and there are also various agreements or tax treaties with many countries. I believe it's every person's responsibility to find out if there is a tax treaty (in order to avoid double taxing) with the country of origin.
I'm here talking especially about Korean adoptees because the nationality law includes only very few specific groups that are eligible for multiple citizenship.
Korea distinguishes in the case of income tax e.g. only between resident or non-resident. So even if you're a foreign national but you're a resident, you're supposed to pay tax on all income from within Korea or outside.
What system the "other" country has, that's a different story. That's also my limit because I haven't been able to study all the tax laws of the 14 different countries where Korean children were sent to for adoption.
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Permalink Reply by Young Mi Park on
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Thank you for your comment. I heard that Korea taxes income earned overseas by its nonresident citizens. Unless that changes, that would discourage the Korean diaspora from applying for dual citizenship.
I didn't know Korean children were sent only to 14 countries. Which countries are these? Do you mind sharing?
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Permalink Reply by Dae-won Kim on
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The main countries are:
USA, France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom, Luxemburg and Germany.
There were other countries but with only a few children.
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