SEOUL, July 27 (Reuters) - A South Korean woman held hostage by the Taliban pleaded for help and a speedy release of 21 people and herself in their first known contact with the outside since they were abducted last week outside of Kabul.

"We are held here in very difficult conditions every day," Yoo spoke in Korean in a recording of the interview posted on CBS News Web site. "Please help us so that we can come out as soon as possible."

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