Two Koreans kidnapped by pirates in Ghana released in stable condition
- 4 years ago
서아프리카 피랍 한국인 선원 2명, 50일만에 석방…"건강 양호"
Two South Korean fishermen kidnapped on the western coast of Africa in August have been released safely.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two's health conditions are stable, and they are staying at a temporary shelter provided by the South Korean embassy in Nigeria.
They will be flying back to their original country of residence, Ghana, as soon as flights are available, at their request.
The abduction happened in the nearby waters of Togo, and while there were fifty crew onboard the ship, only the two Koreans were taken hostage by the pirates.
Two South Korean fishermen kidnapped on the western coast of Africa in August have been released safely.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two's health conditions are stable, and they are staying at a temporary shelter provided by the South Korean embassy in Nigeria.
They will be flying back to their original country of residence, Ghana, as soon as flights are available, at their request.
The abduction happened in the nearby waters of Togo, and while there were fifty crew onboard the ship, only the two Koreans were taken hostage by the pirates.