Event Brief
South Korean man kidnapped in Manila released safely
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
Summary: A South Korean man who was kidnapped in Manila has been released safely, the South Korean foreign ministry said. The ministry did not identify the kidnappers, and provided no further details in the report.
WHO: South Korean foreign ministry
WHAT: Said a South Korean man kidnapped in Manila was released safely
WHEN: Sep 08, 2026
WHERE: Manila, Philippines
WHY: The foreign ministry made the announcement following the man’s safe release.
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