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South Korea granted citizenship to a record 11,344 foreigners in 2025, mostly from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand.
In 2025, South Korea granted citizenship to 11,344 foreign nationals, the highest number since the pandemic began, according to the Justice Ministry.
A total of 18,623 applications were submitted, reflecting a recovery from earlier declines.
Chinese nationals made up the largest group of new citizens, followed by Vietnamese, Filipinos, and Thais.
The number of former South Koreans regaining citizenship rose to 4,037, while the number losing citizenship dropped to 25,002.
The figures indicate a return to pre-pandemic migration trends and underscore South Korea's growing appeal as a long-term settlement destination in East Asia.
Corea del Sur otorgó la ciudadanía a un récord de 11,344 extranjeros en 2025, principalmente de China, Vietnam, Filipinas y Tailandia.