The Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT), dispatched to assist in the search and rescue of flood victims in Nepal, will meet with the Nepal Army commander in the Batar region on September 3. This meeting aims to determine the direction of the search efforts.
A Foreign Ministry official stated, "KDRT leader Lee Gyu-ho and the Nepal Army commander plan to clarify the search direction through their meeting." The official added, "Starting from noon the previous day, the rapid response team will operate as one unit with KDRT." Newly dispatched KDRT members are expected to begin search operations as soon as the discussions conclude.
The official also noted, "The rapid response team conducted a foot search yesterday but did not find any significant leads. The situation remains that nine of our citizens are still unaccounted for." KDRT has moved to the base camp after arriving in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
Regarding the choice of Batar as the base camp, the leader stated, "Batar was evaluated as the optimal location for the base camp, and we determined it was best to move there as quickly as possible." Most KDRT members moved to the base camp the previous day, while the remaining personnel are expected to relocate today, considering vehicle arrangements and equipment transport.
The official emphasized, "The base camp must accommodate all KDRT personnel. Over 60 individuals, including 44 KDRT members and some local rapid response team members, as well as administrative staff from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will need lodging at the base camp." They also noted that road access for vehicle transport is essential, adding, "I understand that the Dunchi area is not accessible by road, making it unsuitable for a base camp."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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