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Russians are fleeing to South Korea to escape the war with Ukraine (www.businessinsider.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago (2 children)

South Korea's approval rate for refugee status remains low despite the rise in applications. Out of 5,950 cases evaluated last year, only 1.7% (101 applicants) were granted refugee status.

this makes me wonder about those 101 cases that were approved.. how many Russians do you have to piss off for the South Koreans to say "oh shit, you need protection"..

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Just a few, unfortunately. Russia is ruled by guys with guns. Most of the actual population are decent people.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Decent people, who just happen to casually support the slaughtering of neighbours.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

One wrong Russian should be enough.