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Ukraine to Korea

South Korea has welcomed 800 ethnically-Korean Ukrainians since the outbreak of war. But homecoming is proving complex.

Over 800 ethnically-Korean refugees fled Ukraine for Koryo Village in South Korea鈥檚 Gwangju province following Russia鈥檚 invasion. Many Koryoin are women and children who escaped Ukraine when male family members were drafted. Some have secured legal status and jobs, while others await document processing. They are descendants of Koreans who fled to the Soviet Union during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Journalist So Jeong Lee visits the village, observing new arrivals and a school where children learn Korean. But recent elections have led to new government policies which will impact the Koryoin.

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