Russian Men On Yacht Docked In South Korea In Wake Of Putinвђ™s Draft Orders Official

In the wake of President Vladimir Putin's mobilization orders, dozens of Russian men attempted to flee the draft by sailing yachts to South Korea , only to be largely denied entry by local authorities.

Despite arriving at South Korean ports, nearly all of the men were refused permission to disembark. In the wake of President Vladimir Putin's mobilization

: At least 23 Russians aboard five yachts reached South Korean waters in late 2022. : While Russians can typically enter South Korea

: While Russians can typically enter South Korea visa-free with prior approval via the K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), most requests from these yacht passengers were rejected. While hundreds of thousands fled Russia via land

: Most of the arrivals were men in their 20s and 30s . Entry Denials and Legal Challenges

: Legal experts noted that avoiding military service does not automatically qualify an individual for refugee status in South Korea unless they can prove political persecution.

While hundreds of thousands fled Russia via land and air to countries like Kazakhstan and Georgia, a small number chose the North Pacific route.