Ruling party lawmaker issued US visa, days after refusal
Rep. Jin Sung-joon of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea said Saturday he has been issued a U.S. visa for a trip to the U.S. Pacific Command, days after he said his application was rejected. Jin, who serves as chairman of the parliamentary defense committee, said in a Facebook post that he received the visa from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul and that it was fortunate the U.S. State Department has…
Jin Sung-joon, a lawmaker from South Korea's ruling Democratic Party, received a U.S. visa for a trip to the Pacific Command on Saturday, according to a Facebook post from the congressman. The visa, an A-2 type, was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, days after Jin had announced that his application had been rejected.
Jin, who chairs the parliamentary defense committee, plans to depart for the U.S. on Sunday afternoon. During his visit, he intends to engage with the U.S. Pacific commander and other military leaders to discuss enhancing bilateral security cooperation and strengthening a forward-looking alliance.
On Wednesday, Jin had shared a post on Facebook indicating that his visa application had been denied, including what appeared to be an official document confirming the rejection. The politician expressed deep regret over the decision, emphasizing that it was difficult to comprehend given his prior visit to the U.S. command in 2014 as a parliamentary committee member.
While the specific reason for the visa denial remains unclear, some analysts suggest that Jin's past conviction might have played a role in the decision.
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