Justice Ministry

Russians made up the largest share of asylum seekers in South Korea in 2025, marking the third consecutive year amid the Ukraine war, justice ministry data showed. The 2,026 Russian applicants accounted for 13.8 percent of the total 14,626, a sharp drop from the previous year. A ministry official attributed the trend to Russia's conscription efforts due to the conflict.

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Japan is considering revising its anti-prostitution law to include penalties for buyers of sex, aiming to close a loophole that currently only punishes sellers. Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi announced plans to form an expert panel for discussions this fiscal year. The move addresses growing concerns over street solicitation as a social issue.