DP lawmakers seek to extend nationality choice deadline for dual or multiple citizens

Lawmakers are seeking to give Koreans with dual or multiple citizenship two more years to choose a single nationality, citing a tight grace period and potential difficulties overseas Koreans might face in navigating Korea's legal and administrative procedures. On Monday, Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Boo Seung-chan and nine other lawmakers proposed a partial revision to the Nationality Act that would extend the age by which they have to choose a nationality to 24 from the current 22. Under cur