Korea: August 12, 2002

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Apparently a ship hijacked off the Somali coast on July 30th was North Korean. The cargo ship was empty, but the Somalia militiamen are demanding a million dollar ransom for the release of the ship and crew. The crew comprises six Georgians. North Korea is always short of hard currency and chances of ransom being paid are low.

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