A couple, originally from Uzbekistan, has initiated a lawsuit against Hanshin University seeking compensation for the mental and educational suffering they incurred during their forced deportation from South Korea. The couple, Oyidinoi (23) and her husband Erkinjon (32), submitted their claim for 100 million won to the Suwon District Court. They are seeking the sum of 80 million won for Oyidinoi and 20 million won for Erkinjon due to the psychological distress and interruption of their studies caused by the university's actions during their deportation.

The incident occurred on November 27, when students including Oyidinoi were misled by university staff to board a bus under the pretense of visiting the immigration office. Once on the bus, security personnel collected the students' cell phones, and the bus was redirected to Incheon International Airport, where 22 of the students were forcibly deported. Prior to this incident, the university had advised students to leave voluntarily due to insufficient documentation that would have allowed them to remain in the country legally, thus creating a situation where the students could face penalties.

However, it has come to light that the university's actions were far more coercive than initially suggested. Following revelations from an investigation by a local news outlet, it was confirmed that university officials monitored the deportation, leading to public outcry and legal repercussions for those involved, including criminal charges against faculty members. This situation has raised significant concerns about the treatment of international students and the ethical responsibilities of educational institutions, especially in terms of mental health and rights during immigration processes.