Alleged terrorist threat to shipping
Islamist terrorist organizations have allegedly warned several major Asian shipping companies of possible attacks, according to newspapers in Asia.
The specifics of the terrorist threat are unknown.
Commenting on the reports, Korea’s Hanjin Shipping said Korean newspapers “erroneously reported” the terrorist organizations had warned nine Korean shipping companies. The Korean company added: “In fact, the warning messages were addressing major shipping companies worldwide that include American, Danish, Taiwanese and French ones.”