A South Korean man in his 40s, who was abducted in Manila, was safely released on September 8.
The Foreign Ministry stated, "The South Korean man, who was kidnapped by unidentified individuals in Manila on September 4, has been released today," adding, "His health status is good."
It further noted, "Immediately after receiving a report from the South Korean Embassy in the Philippines on September 4, we established a task force for the protection of overseas citizens and held a joint situation assessment meeting with the police and the embassy to discuss response measures."
The ministry emphasized, "We have been closely cooperating with the local embassy and the Philippine police to ensure the safety of the abductee and to expedite his release."
Additionally, it reported, "Our National Police Agency has been actively collaborating with the Foreign Ministry since the incident occurred to resolve the situation promptly."
In a related incident, another South Korean man in his 40s was kidnapped in Manila on August 16 and was released five days later.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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