Preventing piracy is the key

The Korean Navy deserves accolades for its bravery and tenacity in rescuing crew members of the Samho Jewelry, a chemical freighter hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea. The triumphant and dramatic raid helped secure the safe return of all 21 hostages and dealt a blow to the pirate network in the region. The last time a Korean ship was hijacked, our government shelled out a record ransom for the release of the vessel and crew.