[On-site Video] "The Public Opposes" Yoo Seung-jun Visa Denial Lawsuit... Citizens Express 'Frustration'

"If the People Do Not Open Their Hearts, We Must Fully Understand and Respect Them"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seunggon Han, PD Jingeun Yoon] "The country opposes it, and above all, don't the people dislike it!" , "It really makes me furious."

As the lawsuit filed by Steve Yoo (Steve Seungjun Yoo, Korean name Yoo Seungjun) against the state to cancel the refusal of passport and visa issuance begins, citizens generally expressed that his entry denial is understandable.

Citizen A said, "It is understandable that (Steve Yoo) is following legal procedures to assert his right to enter the country," but added, "If many Koreans do not want him to enter, it is excessive for (Steve Yoo) to say he will overcome the opposition and come."

A continued, "If the people do not open their hearts, it would be best for him to fully understand and respect that intention."

Citizen B explained the reason for anger towards Steve Yoo: "Unlike other entertainers, it is unacceptable that he gave up his nationality because of military service obligations," and said, "As one of the people of the Republic of Korea, he still cannot enter." When asked when Steve Yoo might be allowed to enter, B said, "It might be possible when he is older and forgotten among the people."

Citizen C said, "If (Steve Yoo) says he wants to be buried in Korean soil after death, that would be considered," but added, "Before that, (Steve Yoo's entry) will be difficult."

Meanwhile, on the 3rd, the court requested the LA Consulate General to "verify whether the claim that freedom of entry into the country is a fundamental right violation applies constitutionally to foreigners and whether legal interpretation is possible," and asked to be informed of the opinions exchanged with the Military Manpower Administration and the Ministry of Justice. The court also requested Steve Yoo's side to "clarify the main reason for wanting to enter. For what reason does he want to come?"

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