: 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
: Vessels were spotted or docked at ports including Pohang , Sokcho , and the island of Ulleungdo . : As of April 2026, the South Korean
: 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. : Out of the initial arrivals, only two
: Out of the initial arrivals, only two people were granted entry, reportedly because they had previously visited the country and had clear immigration records. Ongoing Tensions and Humanitarian Concerns : Out of the initial arrivals
Despite arriving at South Korean ports, nearly all of the men were refused permission to disembark.