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South Korea: Two evacuated from flood-stricken Nepal to safety

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that one Korean national and one embassy staff member were safely evacuated from Nepal via military helicopter.
  • Nine other employees from Doosan Enerbility had been evacuated the previous day, but six remain unaccounted for.
  • The whereabouts of three employees from Korea South East Power are also currently unknown.

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that one Korean national and one embassy staff member have been safely evacuated from Nepal.

The two individuals were transported to a safe area via a Nepal Army helicopter on Friday afternoon. They had been staying at a temporary shelter after being stranded due to the severe flooding.

This evacuation follows the rescue of nine other employees from Doosan Enerbility the previous day. These nine individuals were also airlifted to safety by the Nepal Army. However, six other employees from Doosan Enerbility remain unaccounted for, and their current whereabouts are unknown.

In addition to the missing Doosan Enerbility employees, three workers from Korea South East Power are also currently uncontactable. Authorities are continuing efforts to ascertain the status and location of all missing Korean nationals following the devastating flood.

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