[HIGHLIGHTS] 303 people were recognized as refugees last year, the highest number since statistics began, Immigration Services Agency

303 people were recognized as refugees last year, the highest number since statistics began, Immigration Services Agency. 13,823 foreigners applied for refugee recognition last year.

Afghanistan, where Islamist Taliban seized power in 2021, had highest number of people at 237. Myanmar, where clashes between the military and pro-democracy groups have continued since the military coup, has 6 people,Ethiopia has 6. people, according to the immigration agency. 647 people had been certified as persons subject to supplementary protection, which provides protection similar to that of refugees.