KIM

Interim vecision FZZOZS MATTER OF KIM In Visa Petition Proceedings A-20691115 Decided by Board January 21, 1974 (1) Tinder the law of Korea, a child of a concubine is illegitimate. An illegitimate child may be legitimated by recognition (accomplished by registration with the Family Registrar in accordance with Article 859 of the Korean Civil Code), combined with the marriage of the parents. (2) Since beneficiary (born in Korea in 1915, the child of petitioner's father and his concubine) was not legitimated until after he had reached the age of 18 years, he fails to qualify as a legitimated…