사회통합을 위한 국적제도 및 이민제도 개선방안

An Improvement of the citizenship system and the immigration system for social integration

Cultural Pluralism is likely to cause an enormous social problem of culture conflict. This can lead to the degradation and irreparable damages. If we are to prevent in advance such tremendous side effects, we are very fortunate. Nationality Act of Korea has been significantly changed, doesn’t accept the cultural diversity and is not sufficient for foreigners to be targeted our social integration. First, Requirements for simple Naturalization of Nationality Act should ease the domestic residency requirement. A foreigner who has sustained a domicile in the Republic of Korea for at least two consecutive years being married to the said spouse may obtain permission for naturalization. Second, there is a need to introduce a ‘supplementary birthplace principle’ as a complement to personal principle (jus sanguinis) to take the nationality principle in our country. Third, the Nationality Act has allowed multiple nationalities. However, this should include the subjects to be addressed by multiple citizenship is still very limited. Fourth, the Code of ‘conduct neat’ or ‘basic knowledge’ as a requirement of a special naturalization is likely to result in a violation of the constitutional principle of clarity. Therefore, this law should be revised. We should consider introducing prior actions principle for permanent residence rights as an improvement for social integration. It must effectively operate Immigrants Social Integration Program. With regard to our immigration system, it promotes selective immigration policy, it may be considered point system, it may be considered the realization of permanent residency program.