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South Koreans and Frenchmen who were kidnapped by Islamic militants in Africa arrived in Paris, France. Mark Long, the French president, met them directly at the airport.

In Paris, Son Seung Wook is a reporter.

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A Korean woman and two French men who were rescued by French special forces on 28 days after being kidnapped in Burkina Faso, Africa, arrived at the airport near Paris at around 1 am today (12th).

President Mark Long of France went to the runway to greet them directly.

As soon as they arrived, the three rescued hostages moved to the French military hospital for a precise medical checkup.

The kidnapped Koreans are said to have no health problems.

The Korean government is going to coordinate the schedule of returning home after confirming my opinion.

A rescued American woman is reportedly heading to the United States.

French authorities say four of the hostages could have been taken to Mali, a lawless state, but were rescued by French special forces.

French special forces raided the armed forces camps of Burkina Faso in the early hours of Tuesday and rescued two Frenchmen, one Korean and one American.

The French government plans to hold a massive ceremony at the Invalides, central Paris, on the 14th to honor the victims.