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Do Chinese nationals who become Korean citizens need to serve in the military?

In today's world, due to the different development situations of countries and individuals around the world, some people will choose to immigrate. Many people in China choose to immigrate to other countries to live, study, etc. This is an extremely normal thing. However, recently, a piece of information related to Chinese immigration has caused heated discussions on the Internet.

A Chinese has chosen to become a Korean citizen and is currently studying in Japan. However, he learned that after reaching a certain age, Korean adult men must serve in the army unless they meet special circumstances. . Therefore, the Chinese wanted to change his nationality to Chinese nationality again, so the Chinese asked for help from the outside world and asked about the change procedures.

Beijing police responded

The Chinese said that he always considered himself Chinese and did not want to serve in the military in other countries, so he wanted to restore his Chinese nationality. However, due to academic reasons, he was unable to return to China to go through the relevant procedures in person.

In response, the official account of "Beijing Public Security Exit and Entry" responded: "The agencies that accept nationality applications are local city and county public security bureaus at home, and Chinese diplomatic representative agencies and consular agencies abroad." For specific procedures, please consult the agency that handles nationality applications. In other words, the student can consult relevant Chinese agencies abroad.

The desire of Chinese Koreans to restore Chinese nationality has caused heated discussion

According to South Korean regulations, if they do not meet various special circumstances such as serious illness, most men must Military service. If they meet the requirements for military service and do not join the army, these military service deserters must accept legal punishment.

In addition, Chinese law has clearly stipulated that China does not accept dual nationality. Therefore, if the man wants to become a Chinese national, he must give up his original Korean nationality. In addition, the man must also meet China's conditions. Overall, the procedure is rather cumbersome.

More and more Chinese compatriots are eager to change to Chinese nationality

Although the procedures for changing to Chinese nationality are very cumbersome, there have been some successful cases in recent years. Take Zheng Ninali as an example. She represented China in the Olympic Games in Tokyo this year. She was originally a Canadian and was once a key training target in the Canadian sports industry. However, in the end she still chose to change her nationality to Chinese. After that, Zheng Ninali participated in many sports events such as the Tokyo Olympics and National Games last year and won medals.

In recent years, as China’s strength and influence continue to expand, more and more foreigners have begun to develop in China. Foreigners hope to obtain Chinese nationality, and some Chinese compatriots also desire it. Return to the motherland and change the nationality to Chinese nationality. Next, as China's strength continues to increase, this trend will continue.