Cho Hee-yong, Spokesperson
August 29, 2007 - 17:10 KST
1. Three of our citizens taken hostage in Afghanistan, Ms. Ahn Hye-jin, Ms. Lee Jeung-ran
and Ms. Han Ji-young, were safely handed over to our side at 05:10PM on August 29,
Korean time.
2. Based on the information we have, there are no specific problems with their health,
and we are making utmost efforts for the safe and immediate return of the remaining hostages. /END