Thousands of Russian nationals are applying for asylum in South Korea, with some applicants stranded at airports for months.
  • South Korea experienced a five-fold surge in Russian asylum seekers in 2023.
  • The majority of Russian applicants cite conscription avoidance of the war with Ukraine.
  • Two Russians who had fled to evade the draft were stranded at Incheon International Airport for months.
  • Chuymatt
    3•4 months ago

    This could improve their issues with their population bust N Korea is having.