Korean Man Kidnapped in Malaysia Rescued After Four Days

by Lee Sungmin

Published 24 Apr.2026 19:57(KST)

All Three Kidnappers Also Identified as Korean Nationals

A Korean man who was kidnapped in Malaysia has been rescued by local authorities.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 24, a Korean man in his 40s residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was kidnapped on April 17 and rescued by local authorities on April 21. Three kidnappers, all of whom have been identified as Korean nationals, were also apprehended.

After receiving a kidnapping report through the Consular Safety Call Center on April 19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated the Overseas Korean Task Force and held a headquarters-embassy status check meeting in response. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia also established an on-site command center and assisted with the rescue in cooperation with local authorities.