US rejects record 1 in 4 South Korean visitor visa applicants, over four times Japan's rate

VNExpress - Oct 27, 2026

The U.S. turned down nearly 1 in 4 South Korean applicants for business and tourist visas in the year to September 2025, a record high and more than four times the rate for Japanese applicants.

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