S. Korean kidnapped in Libya returns home after 315 days
- 5 years ago
A South Korean man who was held captive by militants in Libya... has returned to his homeland, 315 days since he was first kidnapped.
Seoul's foreign ministry said the man, surnamed Joo,... arrived at Incheon International Airport just after 11 a.m.,... and will be sent to a nearby hospital for a thorough physical examination.
During his check-up at a hospital in Libya,... the 62 year old was found to be in good health.
The government plans to question Joo, to gather more details on his abduction.
Joo, who was an employee of a waterway management company... was kidnapped by around 10 armed militants in Libya last July.
Seoul's foreign ministry said the man, surnamed Joo,... arrived at Incheon International Airport just after 11 a.m.,... and will be sent to a nearby hospital for a thorough physical examination.
During his check-up at a hospital in Libya,... the 62 year old was found to be in good health.
The government plans to question Joo, to gather more details on his abduction.
Joo, who was an employee of a waterway management company... was kidnapped by around 10 armed militants in Libya last July.