US Visa Reforms Underway to Address South Korean Concerns

A senior U.S. State Department official has stated that the U.S. visa system is being improved to prevent a recurrence of the detention of Korean workers. Christopher Landers, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, referencing the incident involving Korean workers detained in the U.S. last year, explained that the system is being changed to address concerns felt by the South Korean government and businesses, thereby promoting mutual benefits for both countries.

On the 5th (local time), Deputy Secretary Landers announced that the U.S. visa system is being reformed to resolve the concerns of South Korean authorities and businesses. He cited the detention of Korean workers in Georgia, U.S. in September of last year as the background for the visa system reforms. Landers added that the U.S. aims to ensure that its strict immigration and visa laws do not pose unnecessary obstacles to South Korean investment in the U.S., pledging to support the smooth progress of South Korean investments totaling $350 billion.

During the 'SelectUSA' event, Deputy Secretary Landers further commented that agreements signed with South Korea would broaden opportunities for Korean capital and technology to be employed in the U.S. He made these remarks at the 'SelectUSA' event held in National Harbor, Maryland.