Petition calling for end to visa-free entry for Chinese tops 90,000 signatures
A petition calling for an end to visa-free entry for Chinese nationals and tighter screening for all noncitizens has garnered more than 90,000 signatures. The petition, posted on the National Assembly website on Aug. 31, has now been referred to the Legislation and Judiciary Committee after surpassing the 50,000-signature threshold required for parliamentary review. As of Wednesday, it had…
A petition seeking an end to visa-free entry for Chinese nationals and stricter screening for all non-citizens has accumulated over 90,000 signatures. The online petition, published on the National Assembly website on August 31, has now been forwarded to the Legislation and Judiciary Committee following the attainment of the 50,000-signature requirement for parliamentary consideration.
As of Wednesday, the petition had collected a total of 92,000 signatures. The petition advocates for the discontinuation of visa-free access for Chinese nationals. This issue has brought attention to Jeju's distinct visa waiver program, which has been operational since 2002. The petitioner emphasized that while promoting tourism and reaping economic benefits are significant, they should not supersede the well-being and safety of the public.
"If visa-free entry is allowed, measures must be taken to avert gaps that could hinder the proper verification of visitors' identities and the assessment of potential criminal risks before they enter the country," the petitioner stated. The petition also urges authorities to strengthen entry screening for all foreign citizens.
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