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The requirements for becoming a citizen of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are defined by the Law on Nationality.
… (Art. 62)

1. Nationality in the Republic of Korea shall be prescribed by law.
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The State shall strengthen social education and provide the working people with all conditions for study. (Art. 48)

1. All citizens shall have an equal right to receive an education corresponding to their abilities.
2. All citizens who have children to support shall be responsible at least for their elementary education and other education as provided by law.
3. Compulsory education shall be free.
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5. The State shall promote lifelong education.
6. Fundamental matters pertaining to the educational system, including in-school and lifelong education, administration, finance, and the status of teachers shall be determined by law. (Art. 31)

The State shall provide education to all pupils and students free of charge and grant allowances to students at universities and colleges. (Art. 47)

The State shall train competent scientific and technical experts by enhancing the regular educational system as well as different forms of studying while working, and by improving the content and methods of education, and conditions and environment for education. (Art. 46)

The State shall develop universal compulsory twelve-year education which includes compulsory one-year preschool education at a high level in accordance with the trend of modern science and technology and the practical requirements of socialist construction. (Art. 45)

Citizens have the right to education. This right is ensured by an advanced educational system and by the educational measures enacted by the State for the benefit of the people. (Art. 73)

The State shall maintain all children of preschool age in creches and kindergartens at State and public expense. (Art. 49)

Citizens have the right to relaxation. This right is ensured by the establishment of working hours, and the provision of holidays, paid leave, accommodation at health resorts and holiday homes at State expense and by a growing network of cultural facilities. (Art. 71)