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DP Rep. Jin Gets US Visa After Initial Denial

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 the Korea Times report. Jin, who chairs the party's committee, had expressed regret over the initial denial on Oct. 29, but the visa was subsequently granted, according to the outlets. Korean media coverage focuses on the reversal, with KBS World noting the visa was issued after the lawmaker's social media statement about the refusal.

  1. US Issues Visa for DP Rep. Jin Sung-joon after Application Denial KBS World · 2026-10-31
  2. Ruling party lawmaker issued US visa, days after refusal Korea Times · 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

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