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S Korea rejects refugee status for Yemen asylum seekers

South Korea has denied refugee status to hundreds of Yemeni asylum seekers fleeing war in their country.

Frank Smith 
Press TV, Seoul

South Korea has denied refugee status to hundreds of Yemeni asylum seekers fleeing war in their country. Most of the refugees were granted temporary permits, although human rights activists believe the move demonstrates Seoul’s poor record in receiving those escaping conflict zones. Press TV correspondent Frank Smith has a report.


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