SKorean reporters detained by China near NKorea (AP)

SEOUL, South Korea ? Seoul officials say South Korean journalists have been detained by China on suspicions of spying while on a reporting trip near China's border with North Korea.

The Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported Friday that four journalists, a researcher and a guide were taken into custody Tuesday near the Tumen River.

Two South Korean Foreign Ministry officials confirmed that reporters from the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper were detained near the river dividing China and North Korea.

One of the officials said the reporters were traveling on tourist visas. Both spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity of negotiations to secure their release.

JoongAng Ilbo has declined comment.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/china/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110923/ap_on_re_as/as_skorea_china_journalists_detained

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