Funeral held for Korean pastor

The burial is taking place now that the Taliban has freed all South Korean hostages.

Funeral - Killed S Korean hostage
Relatives mourn over Bae's coffin [EPA]
The second, Shim Sung-min, 29, was killed on July 31.

The two deaths came as negotiations stalled over a demand by the Taliban that eight of its fighters be freed.

The Taliban had released two hostages in August as a goodwill gesture after beginning direct talks with the South Korean government.

All 19 others were freed last month and returned home on September 2.

Source: News Agencies