o  We have confirmed the death of one of our people taken hostage in Afghanistanon July 25.
 
o  The government of the ROK expresses deepest regret to the families of the deceased and also to the
Korean people who had yearned for the abductees’ safe return, and we wish to share their sorrow.
 
o  The Korean government again urges the group of kidnappers to immediately send back our people to their
families, and will continue our utmost efforts for their safe return.
 

 
                                                             Spokesperson of MOFAT

 
 * unofficial translation