All 44 Koreans reported safe in Gabon after coup
Published: 31 Aug. 2023, 15:53
Updated: 31 Aug. 2023, 19:34
![This video grab shows coup supporters cheering police officers in Libreville, Gabon, Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023. Mutinous soldiers speaking on state television announced that they had seized power in and were overturning the results of a presidential election that had seen Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba extend his family's 55-year hold on power. [AP/YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2023/08/31/2bf93232-abc9-40d3-b4c2-349049089cfe.jpg)
This video grab shows coup supporters cheering police officers in Libreville, Gabon, Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023. Mutinous soldiers speaking on state television announced that they had seized power in and were overturning the results of a presidential election that had seen Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba extend his family's 55-year hold on power. [AP/YONHAP]
The individuals reportedly remain in the Central African country.
On Wednesday, Gabon army officers seized power in a coup, annulling the election victory of Gabonese President Ali Bongo.
The Korean Foreign Ministry on Wednesday raised its traveling warning for Gabon. The warning will remain in effect for 90 days.
BY ESTHER CHUNG [chung.juhee@joongang.co.kr]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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