South Korean sailors kidnapped in Africa released after 32 days
Foreign affairsApr 28, 2018
Three South Korean sailors kidnapped in seas off Ghana last month have been released safely, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.“Our three abducted nationals were freed on April 27 (local time) and were handed to our side,” the ministry said.“They are in our protection in a safe pace.” The captain, engineer and mate of the 500-ton fishing boat, Marine 711, were hijacked by unidentified pirates on March 26. Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon announced their release on Facebook earlier Saturday