Collecting a document in North Korea: what to say honestly
No collection is possible from outside — and this guide will not pretend otherwise. Whoever has old northern documents in hand (brought on the way out) can use them as a historical REFERENCE in the South Korean process; the documentary basis of the new life is the South's registry.
The old document in hand
The North Korean paper brought on the way out counts as reference and memory — translated and annotated, it supports the South Korean registration process. Keep the original; never send it anywhere.
The real path
The South Korean registry created at resettlement → the South's certificates → the Hague apostille → the world. The corridor that works.
Frequently asked questions
Do I translate the old document?+
Yes — Korean translates easily in Brazil, and the annotated translation serves as reference. The original stays with you, always.
Does the South accept the northern paper?+
As an element of the protection process, yes — the South Korean authority assesses it. The South's new registry is what counts from there on.
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