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Lee Expresses Hopes for Recovery of Injured Ship Captain

Written: 2011-01-27 14:54:41Updated: 2011-01-27 16:22:15

Lee Expresses Hopes for Recovery of Injured Ship Captain

President Lee Myung-bak has posted on his blogs and social network accounts his wishes for a quick recovery of the captain of a South Korean freighter who was shot by Somali pirates during a rescue operation Friday.

Lee wrote in his post Thursday that captain Seok displayed genuine leadership throughout the ordeal.
The president also asked the public to pray for his fast recovery.

Lee also sent letters to the heads of hospitals where Seok and the members of the South Korean special forces who were injured during the operation are being treated to thank them for their care.

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