Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Number of Our Citizens Staying in Ukraine Reduced to 47"

10 Fewer Than Previous Day
8 Also Moving Across Borders... Another 8 to Withdraw Abroad Soon

People dressed for evacuation are walking hurriedly near Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station in downtown Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on the morning of the 24th (local time). (Photo by AFP, Kyiv - Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The number of South Korean nationals staying in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion has decreased by 10 in one day, totaling 47.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of midnight local time on the 27th (7 a.m. Korean time on the 27th), the number of nationals remaining in Ukraine dropped to 47. Until the previous day, there were 57 nationals staying locally, but with the support of the embassy, 7 safely evacuated to Romania and 3 to Hungary.

Among the 47 nationals staying locally, 5 have moved to Romania, 2 to Poland, and 1 to Slovakia, totaling 8 who are moving to border areas for departure. Additionally, 8 others are preparing to leave the country soon. The 31 who wish to remain locally are reportedly considering personal circumstances such as risks associated with movement and health issues.

The Embassy of South Korea in Ukraine distributed emergency kit backpacks containing lanterns and radios to registered nationals in advance. Since the 24th, the consular call center has been contacting the remaining nationals individually twice daily.

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