Somali pirates hijack ship with Hyundai and Kia cars

Asian Glory, a ship operated by EUKOR Car Carriers Inc, was hijacked by Somali pirates on Jan 1 while on its way to Saudi Arabia from Ulsan, according to statement today from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritimes Affairs. The vessel was carrying 2,405 cars, including 2,388 from Hyundai and Kia, plus 25 crewmen. I t was hijacked 1,000 km off Somalia’s coast. More!