Sae Joon Park, a US Army veteran who has faced challenges related to drug addiction and immigration policies, is returning to South Korea after nearly 50 years in the US. Despite holding legal permanent residency, he felt targeted by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Park is dismayed by the situation, particularly having served in combat and earned a Purple Heart for injuries sustained during Operation Just Cause in Panama. His story reflects broader issues faced by veterans who are not citizens, especially when legal troubles arise after military service.
Sae Joon Park's experience illustrates the stark impact of immigration policies on veterans who are noncitizens, especially those grappling with past legal issues.
Park expressed disappointment, stating, 'I can't believe this is happening in America... like [it is] a country that I fought for.'
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