(1) Any of the following aliens who has a domicile in the Republic of Korea may obtain permission for naturalization, even without meeting the requirements under subparagraph 1, 1-2, 2, or 4 of Article 5: <Amended on May 4, 2010; Dec. 19, 2017>
1. A person whose father or mother is a national of the Republic of Korea: Provided, That a person adopted as an adult under the Civil Act of the Republic of Korea shall be excluded;
2. A person who has contributed greatly to the Republic of Korea;
3. A person acknowledged to contribute to the national interests of the Republic of Korea who has very excellent ability in a specific field, such as science, economy, culture, and sport.
(2) The standards and procedures for determining a person falling under paragraph (1) 2 and 3 shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on May 4, 2010; Dec. 19, 2017>[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 14, 2008]