South Korean rising political star makes stern shift on refugees

Justice minister tipped for 2027 run seeks terror checks after opening doors to migrants

STEVEN BOROWIEC, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korea's top immigration official has announced plans for a legal amendment that would screen asylum seekers for any history of terrorist acts or associations with terrorist groups -- a shift in tone from a man who has advocated doing more to integrate outsiders.

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