The Daily Tribune
Kidnapped Korean freed after 3 days
A South Korean national was safely released after being kidnapped in Batangas for three days.
The victim was abducted on May 2 while traveling with two Chinese nationals and two Filipinos for a fishing trip.
Approximately seven to 10 armed individuals intercepted and abducted the group.
Authorities began investigating after one of the Filipino companions managed to escape and alert the police.
The South Korean Embassy coordinated with local law enforcement, and South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated its Overseas Koreans Protection Task Force.
The victim is reported to be in stable health, and the kidnappers' identities and motives are still under investigation.
The incident highlights a broad rise in abductions in the Philippines, particularly targeting foreign nationals and the Chinese-Filipino community.
Dr. Cecilio Pedro noted that 12 kidnapping cases have been reported so far in 2025, with most victims being Chinese nationals.
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