[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The Iranian government has released the Korean chemical carrier ship 'Hanguk Chemi' and the remaining crew members, who had been detained since January 4.


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 9th, "The detention of our national vessel (Hanguk Chemi) and its captain, which had been held by Iranian authorities and anchored near Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, has been lifted today."


According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the health of the captain and crew members is good, and there are no issues with the cargo or other conditions of the ship.



The ship completed local administrative procedures and departed at 10:20 a.m. (Korean time) today.


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