According to a report by the foreign media outlet “Yahoo Japan”on April 23rd (local time), it was stated that Park Yoochun will make an appearance at the Korea-Japan Festival in Yokohama on May 18th and 19th. The article raised concerns about the “Immigration Control Law”and whether or not a celebrity with a previous history of drug offenses would be allowed to enter Japan.
The “2024 Yokohama Korea-Japan Festival”has been scheduled to take place in Yokohama on May 18th and 19th. This cultural exchange festival is a collaboration between the 2024 Yokohama Korea-Japan Festival Executive Committee and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Yokohama.
A festival poster was recently made available online, generating buzz with the news that Park Yoochun will be headlining the finale stage on May 18th.
Despite being indicted in 2019 for using Philopon, Park Yoochun received a sentence of 10 months in prison with a 2-year probation period. In addition, he garnered criticism for supposed tax evasion and has since rarely appeared on Korean broadcasts.
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan was contacted by local media outlets to inquire about the permissibility of Park Yoochun’s entry into Japan and his broadcasting activities under the “Immigration Control Law”. This particular law prohibits the entry of foreigners with a previous record of drug offenses into Japan.
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan clarified that while the law typically pertains to foreigners, there is a provision that permits specific foreigners to enter the country.
Last February, Park Yoochun traveled to Japan to host a fan meeting and dinner show.
Upon learning of this news, certain media sources and online users shared their thoughts, questioning why a contentious individual was given the opportunity to appear on stage. Some also questioned whether the excuse of making money in Japan should be considered a valid justification. There were also those who expressed their disapproval of having a convicted individual present at the festival.
The source for this information can be found on Naver at https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/213/0001293314.
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