: Vessels were spotted or docked at ports including Pohang , Sokcho , and the island of Ulleungdo .
: Most of the arrivals were men in their 20s and 30s . Entry Denials and Legal Challenges : Vessels were spotted or docked at ports
: 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
Despite arriving at South Korean ports, nearly all of the men were refused permission to disembark. : Vessels were spotted or docked at ports
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.