Two Korean nationals have been detained in Iran over alleged smuggling, diplomatic sources mentioned Monday.
The 2 people, together with an Iranian nationwide, have been taken into custody round Nov. 20 within the southwestern area of the nation on smuggling prices, the sources mentioned.
One of many Koreans is an worker of a Korean public establishment, whereas the opposite is a Korean resident in Iran, and all three are going through the identical prices, they added.
Additional particulars haven’t but been confirmed.
Korean diplomatic authorities mentioned they’ve been in touch with the native embassy and Iranian officers because the incident and are offering the mandatory consular help to these concerned.
“It’s troublesome to reveal particulars because the case continues to be beneath investigation by native authorities,” a Seoul authorities official mentioned.
