Singer Yoo Seung-jun (48, American name Steve Yoo), who is banned from entering Korea due to allegations of evading military service, has directly expressed his stance on the 'pardon' controversy surrounding him.
On the 13th, Yoo Seung-jun posted a screenshot of an article related to the pardon on Instagram, stating, "I have never wanted a pardon, and I don't even know who submitted the statement." He added, "The fan club also says it is not their position," and expressed discomfort, saying, "I am suffering because of a statement submitted by someone who doesn't even know who I am."
Yoo Seung-jun emphasized, "I have no intention of making money in Korea. It seems someone believes that I am waiting with a bundle of cash, but I have no intention or desire to receive any benefits," stating, "I only wanted to enter the country for the restoration of my honor." He also added, "The law should be equal for everyone, and there should be no imbalance in fairness."
Earlier, on the 9th, a post appeared in the online community 'DC Inside Yoo Seung-jun Gallery' mentioning the pardon of politicians, stating, "The same application is needed for Yoo Seung-jun," which sparked controversy. However, Yoo Seung-jun clarified that he is unrelated to this.
Yoo Seung-jun acquired American citizenship before being summoned for public service in 2002, which led to the controversy over evading military service. Subsequently, he was banned from entering the country under Article 11 of the Immigration Control Act, and except for a brief entry in 2003 for his father-in-law's funeral, he has not set foot in Korea for over 20 years.
After his military obligation was lifted in 2015, he applied for an F-4 visa but was denied, leading him to file a lawsuit in which he partially won at the Supreme Court. However, when the LA Consulate General denied the visa again, he filed a second lawsuit in 2020, and last year, the Supreme Court's final ruling canceled the visa denial. Nevertheless, after the visa was denied again in June of last year, he is currently undergoing a third lawsuit.
