Han Woo-sung, Chairman of the Overseas Koreans Foundation, "Yu Seung-jun's Entry Should Be Allowed Following Supreme Court Ruling"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Han Woo-sung, Chairman of the Overseas Koreans Foundation, expressed the position that Yu Seung-jun, who has been barred from entering the country due to evading military service, should be allowed to enter.

Chairman Han appeared at the National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee's audit on the 19th and said, "I think Yu Seung-jun's entry should be permitted if entry was allowed based on the Korean Supreme Court ruling."

He also added that Yu himself needs to make efforts to build public consensus. Chairman Han responded, "I understand the sentiment of our people well," and said, "Therefore, before engaging in legal battles unconditionally, I think he should also make sufficient efforts to form public consensus."

Yu received a final favorable ruling from the Supreme Court in March, but in July, the Los Angeles Consulate General refused to issue a visa, prompting him to file another lawsuit.

In response, Ahn Min-seok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, pointed out the need for caution regarding such remarks. Rep. Ahn said, "Supporting Yu's entry is a very risky stance," and added, "Public officials must be careful with every word they say."

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