S. Korea responds to reported vessel hijacking off Somalia
South Korea's military has dispatched a naval unit in waters off Somalia after pirates reportedly hijacked a South Korean fishing vessel.
An official from the Defense Ministry says the fishing vessel lost contact after sending a message that "something is following the back of the ship."
The official spoke on condition of anonymity, citing office rules.
The official says South Korea's anti-piracy Cheonghae Unit was participating in international operations to combat piracy in nearby waters before responding to the situation.
