KRData revealed that over 100 foreign nationals wanted for crimes abroad are currently living in South Korea, according to information provided by the Korean National Police Agency to Representative Kim Jun-hwan of the ruling Democratic Party. As of August 12, 110 individuals were identified, with Chinese nationals making up the largest group at 40 people (36%), followed by Uzbeks (19%) and Mongolians (17%). Fraud was the most common offense, accounting for 47 cases, while other crimes included kidnapping, confinement, and sex trafficking. To address this issue, the KNPA increased its specialized staff from 22 to 64 and saw a rise in repatriations, from 13 last year to 24 between January and August 2023. Enhanced international collaboration also resulted in more arrests of South Koreans who had fled overseas, such as the 192 South Korean fugitives repatriated by Chinese authorities last year.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data regarding foreign fugitives in South Korea without overtly favoring any political ideology. It reports on the numbers, nationalities, and types of crimes committed by these individuals, as well as the police agency's efforts to combat the issue. While the topic is a
