[Photo] Yemen’s Houthi rebels release S. Korean ships and crewmen

South Korean vessels and crewmen seized by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been released. Yemen’s Iran-based Houthi rebels captured two South Korean vessels, one Saudi vessel, and 16 crew members, including two South Koreans, on Nov. 19. The capture occurred during a lull in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea off Uqban Island. South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the release on Nov. 20, adding that the captured crewmen were expected to arrive in South Korea two days later. The photo shows one of the vessels that was captured. (Hankyoreh archives)