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 demanding an end to visa-free entry for Chinese nationals and stricter screening for all noncitizens has collected over 90,000 signatures. The petition, published on the National Assembly website on August 31, has now been sent to the Legislation and Judiciary Committee following the collection of 50,000 signatures necessary for parliamentary examination.
As of Wednesday, the petition has amassed a total of 92,000 signatures. The petition advocates for the termination of visa-free entry for Chinese nationals. This issue has brought attention to Jeju's existing visa-waiver program, which has been in place since 2002. The petitioner emphasizes that while promoting tourism and reaping economic benefits are significant, they should not outweigh the public's safety and well-being.
The petitioner asserts that if visa-free entry is granted, appropriate measures must be implemented to prevent gaps that may hinder the proper verification of visitors' identities and the assessment of potential criminal risks before their arrival in the country. The petition also calls for enhanced entry screening for all foreign citizens.
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