South Korea Denies Reports of Accepting Nepal's Offer for Overseas Rescue Support

South Korea is ready to send an emergency rescue team to Nepal, which has been devastated by severe flooding. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that discussions are underway with the Nepalese government to offer assistance.

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The government is actively conveying its willingness to provide assistance to the Nepalese government and is in discussions.

However, Nepal has not yet formally accepted foreign rescue personnel. Officials explained that Nepal is currently relying on its own military and police forces for rescue operations. This decision is based on the specific characteristics of the affected areas, weather conditions, and the need for efficient command and control of rescue efforts.

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We are fully prepared to deploy the team as soon as Nepal accepts.

Nepal has indicated that it will make a separate request if additional support needs are identified. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that there have been no new developments regarding Nepal's acceptance of foreign rescue teams, despite some media reports suggesting otherwise. South Korea remains prepared to deploy its team immediately once Nepal's consent is confirmed.

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There are no new developments regarding the acceptance of overseas rescue support from the Nepalese side.