: At least 23 Russians aboard five yachts reached South Korean waters in late 2022.
: Lawmakers like Rep. Ahn Ho-young have urged the government to establish "dedicated procedures" to handle potential future influxes from Russia, citing both diplomatic and human rights concerns. : At least 23 Russians aboard five yachts
: 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. : At least 23 Russians aboard five yachts