(1) Where a person, who is not a national of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as "alien"), is acknowledged by his or her father or mother who is a national of the Republic of Korea, and meets all the following requirements, the person may acquire the nationality of the Republic of Korea by notifying the Minister of Justice thereof:
1. The alien shall be a minor under the Civil Act of the Republic of Korea;
2. At the time of the alien's birth, his or her father or mother was to be a national of the Republic of Korea.
(2) A person who makes a notification under paragraph (1) shall acquire the nationality of the Republic of Korea at the time of notification.
(3) Procedures for notification under paragraph (1) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 14, 2008]