Jung has a prior criminal conviction. It is believed that his decision to leave for the United States may have been motivated by concerns that, under the Yoon administration, a prosecutorial investigation could potentially reveal his criminal history to the public.
He consulted on ways to stay long-term
Chensu Jung entered the United States under the ESTA program and consulted on methods to remain in the country long-term.
Plan to cancel the return ticket
Chensu Jung, who was planning to stay in the U.S. long-term, purchased a return ticket to avoid being denied entry at the border, as not having one could raise suspicion of intent to overstay. He reportedly stated that he would cancel the return ticket immediately upon arrival.
If it was truly just a one-month business trip, is there any legitimate reason to open a phone line with a U.S. carrier?
Jung contacted Attorney Kim in the U.K.
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Jung called the lawyer and then handed the phone to the manager.
The manager said:
”Jung is facing political persecution. Please find out if there’s a way for him to seek asylum in the U.K.”
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