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DP lawmaker Jin gets US visa after initial denial

Rep. Jin Sung-joon of the ruling Democratic Party has been issued a U.S. visa for a trip to the U.S. Pacific Command, days after his application was initially rejected, Yonhap and KBS World report. Jin said Saturday he received the visa, following his earlier expression of regret over the denial. The delay has sparked debate between rival parties over whether it signals friction in the Korea-U.S. alliance, with the main opposition People Power Party weighing in, according to the Korea Times. There is no report of his departure date.

  1. Ruling party lawmaker issued US visa, days after refusal Korea Times · 2026-10-31
  2. US Issues Visa for DP Rep. Jin Sung-joon after Application Denial KBS World · 2026-10-31
  3. Ruling party lawmaker issued U.S. visa, days after refusal Yonhap · 2026-10-31
  4. Ruling party lawmaker voices regret over US visa rejection Korea Times · 2026-10-29
  5. US visa issuance delay emerges as political wrangling over alliance Korea Times · 2026-11-01

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