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Jung Woo-sung speaks up again about refugee dispute
Actor Jung Woo-sung spoke up about the dispute on his support for the Yemeni refugees on Jeju Island.
In an interview with a local radio station, Jung said that he understands some people’s concerns about the Yemeni refugees and why he was criticized for speaking out on the issue.
Actor Jung Woo-sung at the Jeju Forum For Peace & Prosperity June 26 (Yonhap) |
“In order to communicate with opposing opinions, we need to understand the emotions behind them,” Jung said.
However, Jung urged that Korea, as a member of the global community, should show sympathy for refugees.
Jung is a goodwill ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
By Park Jin-won (jpark13@heraldcorp.com)