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South Korea confirms release of two kidnapped nationals from Haiti

South Korea confirms the release of two nationals kidnapped in Haiti after being abducted on July 31

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The South Korean government confirmed the release of two nationals kidnapped in Haiti on July 31, 2026. [1] Lee Tae-woo, South Korea's representative for Arctic cooperation, attended the 12th NPARC meeting held in Monbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan from the 2nd to the 4th of the current month. [2] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the individuals were freed after being held by armed perpetrators. [3] The two Korean nationals were abducted near La Paix Hospital in Haiti while traveling to work. [4] Lee Tae-woo discussed major Arctic issues and cooperation plans with Japan's Arctic Ambassador, Takahashi Katsuhiko, during the meeting. [5] Lee Tae-woo emphasized the importance of trilateral cooperation between South Korea, China, and Japan in the Arctic amidst climate change and geopolitical shifts. [6] Lee Tae-woo stated that the South Korean government aims to pursue a peaceful, sustainable, and open Arctic and actively contribute to cooperation based on international norms. [7]
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  1. The South Korean government confirmed the release of two nationals kidnapped in Haiti on July 31, 2026. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  2. Lee Tae-woo, South Korea's representative for Arctic cooperation, attended the 12th NPARC meeting held in Monbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan from the 2nd to the 4th of the current month. · 동아일보
  3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the individuals were freed after being held by armed perpetrators. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  4. The two Korean nationals were abducted near La Paix Hospital in Haiti while traveling to work. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  5. Lee Tae-woo discussed major Arctic issues and cooperation plans with Japan's Arctic Ambassador, Takahashi Katsuhiko, during the meeting. · 동아일보
  6. Lee Tae-woo emphasized the importance of trilateral cooperation between South Korea, China, and Japan in the Arctic amidst climate change and geopolitical shifts. · 동아일보
  7. Lee Tae-woo stated that the South Korean government aims to pursue a peaceful, sustainable, and open Arctic and actively contribute to cooperation based on international norms. · 동아일보
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