South Korea says that some of its nationals held in Israeli custody have been released following Israel’s seizure of Gaza-bound aid vessels earlier this week. In a statement carried by South Korea’s presidential office, the Blue House said on Thursday that certain South Korean nationals who had been detained in Israel’s custody are now free. A presidential spokesperson said Seoul welcomes the release after it had earlier expressed strong regret over the seizure of a Gaza-bound aid vessel and the detention of South Korean nationals.
The reports reference Israel’s raid and seizure occurring in international waters, which prompted Seoul’s public reaction. While South Korea confirms that “some” nationals have been released, the available reporting does not specify the total number of detainees, how many are released, or whether any remaining nationals are still in custody. The accounts focus on the announcement from South Korea’s presidential spokesperson and do not provide additional operational details on the release process.
