(1) A Nationality Deliberation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Justice to deliberate on the following regarding nationality:
1. Matters regarding permission for special naturalization under Article 7 (1) 3 of the Act;
2. Matters regarding permission for renouncing the nationality of the Republic of Korea under Article 14-2;
3. Matters regarding determination on loss of the nationality of the Republic of Korea under Article 14-4;
4. Other matters on which the Minister of Justice requests deliberation in relation to nationality affairs.
(2) Before granting permission or making a decision under paragraph (1) 1 through 3, the Minister of Justice shall refer the relevant matters to the Committee for deliberation: Provided, That this shall not apply to matters prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as cases where it is obvious that the requirements are not met.
(3) Where the Committee deems it necessary for efficient deliberation on the matters specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), it may request the head of a relevant administrative agency to submit materials or to present his or her opinion or may require a relevant person to appear before the Committee to hear his or her opinion.[This Article Newly Inserted on Sep. 15, 2022][Previous Article 22 moved to Article 26 <Sep. 15, 2022>]