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dec 11, 1969 - North Korean agent hijacked a Korean Air Lines YS-11

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North Korean agent Cho Ch'ang-hǔi hijacked a Korean Air Lines YS-11 flying from Gangneung Airbase in Gangneung, Gangwon-do to Gimpo International Airport in Seoul. It was carrying four crewmembers and 46 passengers (excluding Cho); 39 of the passengers were returned two months later, but the crew and seven passengers remained in North Korea. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair on landing.

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North Korean Conflicts

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dec 11, 1969
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~ 55 years ago
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