Ruling party lawmaker voices regret over US visa rejection
Rep. Jin Sung-joon of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday said his application for a U.S. visa for a trip to the U.S. Pacific Command had been rejected, expressing regret over the situation. Jin, who chairs the parliamentary defense committee, said he was scheduled to lead a parliamentary delegation to the U.S. command in Hawaii in early November to discuss the South Korea-U.S. alliance…
Jin Sung-joon, a lawmaker from South Korea's ruling Democratic Party, expressed disappointment on Wednesday after his application for a U.S. visa was denied. The rejection occurred for a trip to the U.S. Pacific Command, which he was set to lead in November. As chair of the parliamentary defense committee, Jin aimed to discuss the South Korea-U.S. alliance and ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation.
In a Facebook post, Jin conveyed his strong regret over the U.S. decision to reject the visa application, attaching a document that seemed to confirm the refusal. The parliamentary delegation had planned meetings with crucial figures, including U.S. Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo. Jin noted that the rejection was particularly perplexing, considering his previous visit to the U.S. command in 2014 as a member of the parliamentary committee.
The precise reason behind the visa denial remained unknown. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they were consulting with the U.S. side regarding the matter.
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