S Korea says 22 hostages still still held in Afghanistan

South Korea today said 22 hostages remained in Taliban captivity after a Korean pastor was killed by the militant group in Afghanistan, drawing outrage from Seoul that warned those responsible would face consequences.

S Korea says 22 hostages still still held in Afghanistan

South Korea today said 22 hostages remained in Taliban captivity after a Korean pastor was killed by the militant group in Afghanistan, drawing outrage from Seoul that warned those responsible would face consequences.

The remaining captives were not believed to suffering from health problems, said presidential spokesman Chun Ho-sun.

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