Purple Heart veteran who self-deported gets pardon to reunite with family
Aug 31, 2026·Location: New York, NY
Country of origin: South Korea
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul granted a pardon to Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park, who self-deported last year after his green card was revoked. The pardon opens a pathway for Park to legally return to the United States and reunite with his family.
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