In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, South Korea allowed Ukrainians in the country stay extensions on humanitarian grounds, according to the Justice Ministry.

The move would affect 3,843 registered Ukrainian nationals, and if they desire to continue in South Korea after their visas expire, the government will offer them temporary stay permits and enable them to work, informed Justice Ministry of South Korea. After the situation has calmed, the government will also allow those whose stay time has already ended to depart the country.

Following Myanmar's military takeover in March of last year, South Korea extended similar stay extension permits to Myanmar nationals.  In August of last year, South Korea airlifted more than 390 Afghan coworkers and their families as part of a military mission, fearing Taliban retaliation for supporting international operations.

Around 300 Ukrainians in South Korea, as well as local allies, protested Russia's invasion in front of the Russian Embassy in Seoul on Sunday. The Ukrainian population in this city intends to hold a weekly demonstration until Moscow stops its military actions.

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