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Korean Hostages Back Home

They're sorry for 'causing trouble'

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(Newser) – Nineteen relieved Christian aid workers returned home to South Korea yesterday after Taliban kidnapers released them from six weeks of captivity. They sank into the grateful arms of family and apologized to the public for "causing trouble." Korean officials had warned the church group not to travel to Afghanistan. The government denies paying ransom for the hostages' release.

But sources indicate that as much as $1 million was exchanged for their freedom. Two men in the group were killed by the kidnappers, and two others were freed earlier.  "We owe the country and the people a great debt," said one of the hostages after issuing an apology on behalf of the group.

former hostage Che Chang-hee reunites with his family.
former hostage Che Chang-hee reunites with his family.   (Associated Press)
Freed hostage Kim Yoon-young hugs her family.
Freed hostage Kim Yoon-young hugs her family.   (Associated Press)
former hostage Lee Sung-eun, left,is embraced by her mother.
former hostage Lee Sung-eun, left,is embraced by her mother.   (Associated Press)
Park Hye-young, right, one of the 19 released South Korean hostages, reunites her mother at a hospital in South Korea.
Park Hye-young, right, one of the 19 released South Korean hostages, reunites her mother at a hospital in South Korea.   (Associated Press)
Kim Yoon-young, one of the 19 released South Korean hostages, kisses her sonon her arrival at a hospital in Anyang
Kim Yoon-young, one of the 19 released South Korean hostages, kisses her sonon her arrival at a hospital in Anyang   (Associated Press)
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