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8 South Koreans missing, 10 stranded in Nepal flood

Created at 26 Aug · 11:06 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Eight South Koreans are missing and 10 others are stranded following a massive flood in Nepal, according to the South Korean foreign ministry. The missing individuals were working on a hydropower plant construction project.

Key Numbers

8South Koreans missing
10South Koreans stranded

Who's Involved

South Korean foreign ministry
reported the missing and stranded citizens
Korea South-East Power Co.
employees among the missing
Doosan Enerbility Co.
employees among the missing and stranded
South Korean Embassy in Nepal
requested search and rescue operations
Nepalese government
dispatched a helicopter for evacuation
8 South Koreans missing, 10 stranded in Nepal flood

↳ Why This Matters

The incident highlights the risks faced by foreign workers in disaster-prone regions and underscores the need for effective international cooperation in emergency response.

Key facts

  • Eight South Koreans are missing after a flood in Nepal.
  • Ten other South Koreans are stranded in the flood-affected region.
  • The missing individuals were working on a hydropower plant construction project.
  • The Nepalese government is conducting rescue operations with a helicopter.

    • Eight South Koreans have been reported missing and 10 others are stranded following a massive flood in Nepal, Seoul's foreign ministry announced Wednesday. The eight missing individuals were employees of Korea South-East Power Co. and plant builder Doosan Enerbility Co., who were engaged in the construction of a hydropower plant in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Another 10 South Koreans, also affiliated with Doosan Enerbility, are stranded in the area and awaiting rescue. The Nepalese government has deployed a helicopter to evacuate them. The South Korean Embassy in Nepal alerted the Nepalese government to the situation and urged an immediate and active search and rescue operation.

    Frequently asked questions

    Eight South Koreans are missing following a flood in Nepal.

    Ten other South Koreans are stranded in the affected area.

    They were working on the construction of a hydropower plant.

    The Nepalese government has sent a helicopter for evacuation, and the South Korean Embassy has requested an active search and rescue operation.

    What Happens Next

    01Search and rescue operations for the missing individuals will continue.
    02Evacuation of stranded South Koreans will be completed.

    How It Developed

    Eight South Koreans were reported missing following a flood in Nepal.
    Ten other South Koreans were stranded in the affected area.
    The missing individuals were employees of Korea South-East Power Co. and Doosan Enerbility Co.
    The stranded individuals are affiliated with Doosan Enerbility.
    The Nepalese government dispatched a helicopter for rescue operations.
    The South Korean Embassy in Nepal requested an immediate search and rescue operation.

    Sources

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    8 S. Koreans missing, 10 stranded in flood in NepalYonhap News Agency

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