Media: the majority of Russians who sailed to South Korea on yachts after the start of mobilization were denied entry

According to the channel KBS, more than 20 Russians arrived on yachts in the ports of South Korea after partial mobilization was announced in Russia. Most of them were denied entry.

According to the channel, yachts from Russia arrived in the harbors of Sokcho, Busan and Pohang. In addition, one of the yachts moored on September 30 in the port of the island of Ulleungdo. According to a spokesman for the island’s coast guard, the Russians arrived at the port to “shelter from bad weather.” The yacht left the island on 11 October.

According to a South Korean immigration officer, the denial of entry was due to the “unclear” purpose of the visit. Most of the passengers arriving yachts – men aged 20 to 30 years. Of these, only two Russians managed to obtain entry permits, the TV channel reports.

A spokesman for the South Korean Ministry of Justice told KBS that Russians are only allowed to enter the country without a visa if they receive an invitation through South Korea’s electronic travel authorization system K-ETA.

October 6 Alaska authorities reported about the detention of two men who sailed by boat from Russia. The detainees were sent to Anchorage.

After the announcement in Russia of partial mobilization on the land borders with Georgia, Kazakhstan and other countries, queues of those wishing to leave the country formed. October 10 Crimean authorities suggested close the exit from the country to those liable for military service. How many Russians left the country is still unknown. Forbse estimated their number at 700 thousand. In the Kremlin, this figure was called a “duck”.

Erdni Kagaltynov