Undocumented migrant children left in legal limbo as birth registration bills stall Undocumented migrant children left in legal limbo as birth registration bills stall
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Multiple bills aimed at establishing a birth registration system for undocumented migrant children born in South Korea remain pending in the National Assembly, leaving thousands of children without legal recognition and access to basic services, despite growing calls for legislative action.