Exodus: Surge in Russian Asylum Seekers Floods South Korea
The influx of Russian asylum seekers into South Korea has skyrocketed, with authorities reporting an unprecedented surge in applications last year, according to CNN.
The Korean Immigration Service revealed a staggering fivefold increase in Russian nationals seeking asylum in South Korea in 2023, totaling 5,750 applicants, a stark rise from the 1,038 applicants recorded in 2022.
This surge has propelled Russian asylum seekers to become the largest group seeking refuge in South Korea, surpassing the cumulative asylum applications from Russians between 1994 and 2019.
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