British-born broadcaster Eva Poviell shared news that she acquired South Korean nationality and expressed overwhelming feelings.
On the 11th, the YouTube channel "Pabiyangban" uploaded a video titled "What decision did I make after 20 years of living in Korea?" In the video, Eva Poviell appears and personally shared that she passed the naturalization exam and obtained South Korean nationality.
That day Eva said, "I finally became a citizen of the Republic of Korea," and opened up with a bright expression. She explained, "My resident registration card has not been issued yet, but I can apply in three weeks and then I can make a passport."
She especially recalled the ceremony when naturalization was granted and showed emotion. She said, "About 50 to 60 people gathered for the ceremony and I really welled up," and added, "We took the oath of allegiance and sang the national anthem together while receiving the certificate of nationality, and I almost cried."
She then revealed the reason she decided to naturalize. Eva said, "After living in Korea for 20 years, I felt as if I had become an adult," and added, "I felt that now I could live as a Korean person." She added, "It feels like living multiple lives in one life. After Japan and the United Kingdom, I am living another life in Korea as a broadcaster and a mother."
She also mentioned changes related to her broadcasting activities. She said frankly, "Even when I was booked as a foreign broadcaster, there is not much to talk about anymore," and said, "I left the United Kingdom long ago, so I even have to look things up on the internet before appearing on broadcasts."
Finally, she said, "I look forward to this new life," and expressed a sincere wish: "As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, I want to take on many new challenges. I hope I am received warmly."
Meanwhile, Eva Poviell was born to a British father and a Japanese mother and came to Korea to study in 2005, after which she began broadcasting activities. She became known through KBS2's "Global Talk Show," and in 2010 she married a Korean husband and has two sons.
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