[The Chosun Ilbo, November 5 2007] Korea, U.S. to Discuss Visa Waiver Program

Officials from Korea and the U.S. will hold discussions from Tuesday to finetune details for adding Korea to Washington's Visa Waiver Program.

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During the two-day meeting in Seoul, Korean officials are also to brief their U.S. counterparts on the process of introducing the e-passport system, a requirement for participating in the visa waiver program.