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South Korea - Refugee granted citizenship for first time
23 Mar 2010 -
UNHCR protection chief applauds Japan and South Korea, asks them to be better Asian role models
18 May 2009 On visits to two Asian countries, top UNHCR official Erika Feller highlights achievements, challenges in protecting asylum-seekers and refugees. -
South Korean cartoon hero becomes UNHCR Goodwill Envoy
25 Jul 2008 Martial arts cartoon hero Robot Taekwon V has signed on as UNHCR's Goodwill Envoy in South Korea to help raise funds and awareness of refugees. -
Pakistan relief camp benefits from Korean cuisine
10 Nov 2005 The South Korean Emergency Relief Centre has set up a kitchen in Balakot's Bassian camp to feed close to 3,000 earthquake survivors. The kitchen complements other services that have started in the camp, including the water and latrine system, clinics, schools and hygiene awareness classes. -
North Korean asylum seekers arrive in South Korea
2 Jul 2001 Seven North Koreans arrived in Seoul on Saturday four days after they took refugee at the UNHCR office in Beijing, requesting to go to South Korea. -
Seven North Korean asylum seekers arrive in Seoul
30 Jun 2001 -
Ogata donates Korean prize to refugee education
16 Oct 2000