Sage-Tips

What are some strange laws in South Korea?

10 Strange Bans in South Korea That Can Surprise an Inexperienced Traveler

• Don’t get involved in conflicts, especially with the elder generation.
• Don’t stare at local people.
• Don’t leave food on your plate.
• Don’t leave tips in cafes.
• Don’t wear a deep neckline.
• Don’t show your tattoos.
• Don’t play with chopsticks.

What is prohibited in South Korea?

Guns, narcotics, pornography, subversive material, treasonous material, and counterfeit goods are prohibited from entering Korea.

How can I get Korean citizenship without marriage?

Part 2 of 3: Meeting Naturalization Requirements. Live in Korea for 5 years as a permanent or long-term resident. Unless you have a family relationship with a Korean national, you must live in Korea for at least 5 years as a permanent resident before you can apply for citizenship.

What is taboo in South Korea?

Taboos in South Korean Culture Do not wear your shoes in places of worship or peoples’ homes. Do not put your feet on furniture. Do not eat or drink in public places while walking. Do not place your thumb between your middle and index finger while making a fist as this an obscene gesture. Do not use red ink.

Can I change my name in South Korea?

Yes. Changing names is legal in South Korea.

Can I give myself a Korean name?

Your name is 알바 in Korean. Since you are foreigner, you can use your own name in Korean as it is. However if you want to make a real Korean name, let’s think about it. BTW, 알바 means “part time job” in Korea.

Can a former citizen of South Korea get nationality restoration?

Former South Korean nationals may subsequently apply for nationality restoration, subject to the renunciation of their previous nationalities. However, former nationals who reacquire ROK nationality after reaching age 65 with the intention of permanently residing in South Korea are exempt from this requirement.

Is it illegal to have a tattoo in South Korea?

South Korea is full of surprises, here’s 10 you’ll want to watch out for if you don’t want to do something illegal! 1. Tattooing Whilst having a tattoo is not illegal in Korea – though may ban you from entering some jjimjilbangs! – a quirk in Korean law means that most tattoos are done illegally.

When did South Korea allow foreign citizens to apply for citizenship?

Persons born to South Korean mothers and foreign national fathers between 13 June 1978 and 13 June 1998 were able to apply for South Korean nationality without any residency requirements until 31 December 2004.

Do South Koreans have legally protected rights?

Today, South Koreans technically has legally protected rights for political, civil and socio-economic individuals, although in reality there still remains significant limitations amounting to outright discrimination against certain groups and individuals, as well as for those with different political ideologies.