Korean businessman kidnapped in Peru rescued safely by local police after gun battle

Fortunately, the kidnapping of a Korean national in Peru was safely rescued thanks to the police's swift response. According to Peruvian media reports on the 25th local time, the Peruvian police
According to a report from the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Korean businessman in his 60s who had been kidnapped by Peruvians was rescued after a gunfight.
In response to this report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs established the Overseas Citizens Protection Headquarters on the 25th (Korean time) and, under the presidency of First Vice Minister Kim Hong-ki-yun,
They discussed the situation and measures to ensure the safety of Korean nationals. The local mission set up a command center and provided necessary consular assistance, working closely with the Peruvian National Guard and the families.
According to the ministry, Peru has maintained a relatively stable security situation in the Latin American region, but abductions have been on the rise since the COVID-19 virus outbreak due to the economic downturn and increased migration.
It is said that the number is increasing.