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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 denied, Yonhap and KBS World report. Jin wrote on social media that the visa was issued, following his earlier expression of regret over the initial rejection. The delay has sparked political debate, with the main opposition People Power Party questioning whether it signals friction in the Korea-U.S. alliance, while Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said he would ask Washington to expedite lawmakers' visas amid 'undesirable' holdups. A former U.S. diplomat called the visa troubles for Korean lawmakers 'very unusual.'