2 Koreans kidnapped in Haiti released safely: foreign ministry
Korean employees of a local company who were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti have been safely released after about a month in captivity, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday. On July 31, the two were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, while on their way to work. "One of them was released Aug. 18, followed by the release of the other on Tuesday. Their health conditions are…
Two Korean employees of a local company were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti on July 31 and held captive for approximately a month. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul confirmed on August 18 that one of the individuals was released, with the other being freed on Tuesday. Both victims are reported to be in good health according to the ministry's statement.
The foreign ministry disclosed that upon reporting the kidnapping to the Korean Embassy in the Dominican Republic, which shares accreditation with Haiti, a task force was formed. This task force collaborated closely with Haitian authorities to ensure the safe return of the abducted Koreans. The kidnappings took place during a period of increasing insecurity in Haiti, a nation where criminal groups hold considerable sway.
In response, Korea has classified Haiti as a travel-ban country since May 2024, necessitating special permission for Koreans to conduct business activities within the country. The two individuals involved in this incident were staying in Haiti under such authorization.
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