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Influencer's 38-Hour Ordeal in South Korea Detention

February 23, 2026·30 days ago·via News18
Influencer's 38-Hour Ordeal in South Korea Detention
Indian influencer Sachin Awasthi and his wife face a harrowing 38-hour detention at South Korea's Jeju Island after arriving via Seoul, treated like criminals in a jail-like facility with no sunlight, limited food, and restricted access. Authorities deny entry due to unclear travel intentions and special visa rules requiring direct flights, forcing them to buy expensive return tickets amid racial discrimination claims.

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