South Korean singer Zion Hwang requests Colombian citizenship from President Abelardo De La Espriella

South Korean singer Zion Hwang has publicly requested Colombian citizenship from President Abelardo De La Espriella. Hwang, a content creator and influencer with over three million Instagram followers, has lived in Colombia for more than ten years. In a social media video, Hwang expressed his gratitude for how the country transformed his life and stated that he feels a deep love for the land. President Abelardo De La Espriella responded to the petition on his X account, noting that he had seen the video and acknowledged Hwang's love for the country. The administration announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to review the influencer's situation and request for citizenship according to the law. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that anyone who carries Colombia in their heart and makes the land their home deserves to be heard.

Sources

• El Colombiano
  “Quiero ser de verdad colombiano”: influencer Zion Hwang pide la nacionalidad y De la Espriella le responde | El Colombiano
• El Tiempo
  Influencer Zion Hwang le pidió ayuda a Abelardo De La Espriella para obtener nacionalidad colombiana: ‘No quiero irme’; Presidente le respondió
• larazon.co
  De La Espriella le pide a Cancillería revisar la solicitud de nacionalidad del surcoreano Zion Hwang
• chicanoticias.com
  “Más colombiano que el ajiaco”: De La Espriella contestó petición de Zion Hwang

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• Revista Semana
  Abelardo De La Espriella le respondió al ‘influencer’ Zion Hwang tras su particular pedido de obtener la nacionalidad colombiana