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Differences Between the Pledge of Non-Exercise of Foreign Nationality and the Confirmation of Renunciation of Foreign Nationality
The Pledge of Non-Exercise of Foreign Nationality and the Confirmation of Renunciation of Foreign Nationality are both documents applicable to individuals with multiple nationalities, but they carry different meanings and effects.

Pledge of Non-Exercise of Foreign Nationality

1. Meaning: A document pledging not to exercise foreign nationality while residing in South Korea, thereby maintaining South Korean nationality.
2. Maintaining Multiple Nationalities: South Korean nationality can be retained without renouncing foreign nationality.
3. Restrictions on Exercising Foreign Nationality in South Korea: Rights as a foreign national, such as using a foreign passport or exercising voting rights, cannot be exercised within South Korea.
4. Issuance Reasons: For congenital dual nationals: They can choose South Korean nationality and pledge non-exercise of foreign nationality before turning 22 years old.
5. Naturalization: In cases of special contributions or exceptional foreign talent, a pledge of non-exercise of foreign nationality can be made instead of renouncing foreign nationality.

Confirmation of Renunciation of Foreign Nationality

1. Meaning: A document confirming that foreign nationality has been renounced.
2. Single Nationality: Only South Korean nationality is retained.
3. Inability to Exercise Foreign Nationality: All rights related to foreign nationality cannot be exercised.
4. Congenital Dual Nationals: In cases where they must choose South Korean nationality and renounce foreign nationality before turning 22 years old.
5. Naturalization: In general cases, foreign nationality must be renounced upon naturalization.