Russian Men On Yacht Docked In South Korea In Wake Of Putinвђ™s Draft Orders [TOP]

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.

: 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. In the wake of President Vladimir Putin's mobilization

The incident sparked debate within South Korea regarding its treatment of those fleeing conflict. : Most of the arrivals were men in their 20s and 30s

: Most of the arrivals were men in their 20s and 30s . Entry Denials and Legal Challenges In the wake of President Vladimir Putin's mobilization

: As of April 2026, the South Korean Coast Guard continues to monitor the East Sea, occasionally ordering Russian vessels to port during bad weather. Expand map Arrival Locations Contextual Locations