The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that two South Korean employees, who were kidnapped by a gang in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in July, have been released.
On October 2, the ministry stated, "One citizen was released on September 18, and the other was freed on October 1 in the afternoon." It added, "Both individuals are in good health."
The ministry emphasized that after receiving a report on July 31 at the South Korean Embassy in the Dominican Republic, which oversees Haiti, it established a task force for the protection of overseas citizens and dispatched a rapid response team to Haiti. They worked closely with local authorities, including the Haitian police and diplomatic missions from allied countries, to ensure the safe release of the abductees.
Additionally, the ministry explained that Haiti has been designated as a travel-restricted country since May 2024, requiring exceptional passport usage permission for any stay. The two abducted citizens had obtained this permission for business activities.
Furthermore, the ministry advised South Koreans currently in Haiti to move to safe areas and minimize unnecessary travel to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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