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Veteran Faces Deportation Despite Health Issues and Redemption Efforts

3/6/2026

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Sae Joon Park, a United States Army veteran, faced deportation under the administration of President Donald Trump despite his efforts to atone for his criminal history.
He is now in Busan, South Korea.
He has not lived in South Korea since age 7.
He has health issues including a ruptured eardrum and potential hearing loss.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promised to investigate his case.

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Story summary

Sae Joon Park, a United States Army veteran, faced deportation under the administration of President Donald Trump despite his efforts to atone for his criminal history.
He is now in Busan, South Korea.
He has not lived in South Korea since age 7.
He has health issues including a ruptured eardrum and potential hearing loss.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promised to investigate his case.