Afghanistan turmoilAfghan arrivals test South Korea's tolerance for refugees
Children excited to join new society, but parents worry about jobs and housing
Afghans who supported the South Korean government's activities in Afghanistan arrive at Incheon International Airport near Seoul on August 26. © Reuters
KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer
October 20, 2021 12:28 JST
JINCHEON, South Korea -- Sporting white Adidas uniforms, a group of recently arrived Afghan children practiced taekwondo kicks on the grounds of a South Korean government agency. Taking advantage of last week's warm autumn sun, a father kicked a soccer ball with his son on the other side of the field.