The Presidential Office in Seoul Saturday confirmed the first direct contact between South Korean negotiators and the militants over release of hostages in Afghanistan.
“There was first face-to-face contact between our side and the militants late last night in Korean Standard Time (KST),” presidential spokesman Chun Ho-seon told reporters.
However, Chun refused to reveal details on the first contact, saying “I believe it is undesirable to elaborate further on the contact due to safety of captives and its probable outcome.”
Another Cheong Wa Dae official said that an additional contact has been sought, adding that the deal has not been over although first contact was made.