Seoul opens honorary citizenship nominations for foreign residents

Seoul is accepting nominations for its 2026 honorary citizenship program, which recognizes foreign residents who have contributed to the city in fields such as culture, the economy, welfare, science and AI.

Foreign residents who have lived in Seoul for at least three consecutive years, or for a combined total of five years, may be nominated if they have helped raise Seoul’s profile or contributed to the city’s development.

Nominations require a recommendation from the chair of the Seoul Metropol ...