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Jin Sung-joon gets US visa days after rejection

Ruling Democratic Party Rep. Jin Sung-joon has been issued a U.S. visa for a trip to the U.S. Pacific Command, days after he said his application was rejected, Yonhap and KBS World report. Jin wrote on social media that the visa was issued, following his earlier expression of regret over the initial denial. The delay has become a point of political debate, with the main opposition People Power Party suggesting it signals friction in the Korea-U.S. alliance, while the ruling party disputes that interpretation, according to the Korea Times.

  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. US visa issuance delay emerges as political wrangling over alliance Korea Times · 2026-11-01
  5. Ruling party lawmaker voices regret over US visa rejection Korea Times · 2026-10-29

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