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Sunday, 2 September 2007, 07:17 GMT 08:17 UK

In pictures: S Korea Christians return

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Nineteen South Korean church workers have arrived home after being held captive by the Taleban in Afghanistan for six weeks.

Relatives of dead hostages carrying pictures, followed by freed hostages

Relatives of dead hostages carrying pictures, followed by freed hostages

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They were joined by relatives of two hostages killed by their Taleban captors in July.

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Former hostage Yu Kyeong-sik apologised to the nation for causing trouble by going to Afghanistan against government advice.

Former hostages bow to apologise during news conference

Former hostages bow to apologise during news conference

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The hostages expressed their remorse with a collective bow.

Former hostages weep as they take bus from airport

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They looked pale and tired as they were driven away from the airport.

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