Russian Men On Yacht Docked In South Korea In Wake Of Putinвђ™s Draft Orders May 2026

Despite arriving at South Korean ports, nearly all of the men were refused permission to disembark.

: Vessels were spotted or docked at ports including Pohang , Sokcho , and the island of Ulleungdo . Despite arriving at South Korean ports, nearly all

: 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. : 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

: 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.

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.