What Happened
US Visa Rejection Sparks Diplomatic Tension With Key Ally
South Korean National Defense Committee chair Jin Sung-joon was denied a US visa, preventing him from joining a parliamentary delegation to the US Pacific Command. Jin, who was convicted of violating the National Security Act in 1991 before being pardoned, expressed regret over the decision. The visa denial has sparked diplomatic tension, with Jin calling on the US to reconsider its decision. This development was first reported by Korea JoongAng Daily.