Fate of hostages remains uncertain

Marajudin Pathan, governor of Ghazni province, said, "We will continue to the last moment to help release the hostages through peaceful channels, through negotiations. If all channels fail then we will make the decision, we will make the appropriate, the best decision."
Seoul has sent a senior envoy to coordinate efforts with the Afghan government in hopes of negotiating the hostages freedom.
He is expected to arrive in Afghanistan on Friday.