A local court announced Tuesday that two Russians who fled their country to avoid being drafted to fight in Ukraine will be able to apply for asylum in South Korea.
From last October two people stranded at Incheon International Airport near Seoul will be able to enter the country – but the asylum process itself could take years, AFP informed of,
According to united nations refugee agencyIn South Korea, only 1 percent of asylum seekers in 2021—or 114 people—were granted some form of protection.
The court rejected a similar request from a third Russian citizen. He can appeal against the decision, but he will have to stay at the airport in the meantime.
The cases of two other Russian nationals who arrived in the country in November will be assessed by the same court. later this monthAccording to the Korea Times.
thousands of russians left the country After President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 people last September to avoid being sent to join the Russian army and fight in the war in Ukraine.