The Taliban militants holding the 19 Korean hostages agreed with the Korean governemnt to free them, according to a report.
Afghan Islamic Press (AIP) reported Saturday that the agreement came with the mediation of the government of Saudi Arabia.
AIP said the governments of Korea and Saudi Arabia will officially announce Sunday the agreement in Ghazni Province where the Taliban kidnapped the Koreans on July 19.
Meanwhile, the Korean government didn't confirm the report.
Song Min-soon, minister of foreign affairs and trade, left for Saudi Arabia Friday night.