South Koreans ship carrying 18 crew , including 18 South Koreans and 18 Filipinos . Ship carrying chemicals seized 1991 96 miles east of Somalia 's Aden port . The hijacking came as the Korean government is considering sending a warship to join those from some other countries to combat piracy in the area . Condition of crew not immediately known ; Somalia is the world 's top piracy hotspot . S. Korea considering sending navy ships to waters off S. Korea to fight piracy .
South Koreans ship carrying 18 crew , including 18 South Koreans and 18 Filipinos . Ship carrying chemicals seized 1991 96 miles east of Somalia 's Aden port . Condition of crew not immediately known ; Somalia is the world 's top piracy hotspot . S. Korea considering sending navy ships to waters off S. Korea to fight piracy .