U.S. stresses 'America first' visa policy amid visa refusal claim by S. Korean lawmaker

The U.S. State Department affirmed its 'America first' visa policy after South Korean lawmaker Jin Sung-joon claimed his visa was denied for a planned visit to the U.S. Pacific Command. The denial's reason is unclear but may relate to Jin's past conviction under South Korea's National Security Act. The South Korean foreign ministry is consulting with U.S. officials as the visa process continues.