The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that six members of the Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT) will attempt ground searches in two areas in Nepal, as requested by the families of those who have lost contact. The targeted locations are the mountainous areas near Powerhouse and the left side of Yellow Bridge, as well as the right side of Main Camp.
According to the ministry, the KDRT plans to travel to these areas by helicopter before conducting the ground searches. The ministry emphasized that drones will also be utilized to enhance the safety of the rescue team and improve search effectiveness.
Previously, the Nepalese government had expressed concerns about the safety of ground searches in the requested areas due to the terrain, but it has since changed its stance.
The KDRT has already conducted ground searches near Ramche, drone searches around Powerhouse, and drone searches near Weir Dam.
Meanwhile, the KDRT was dispatched to Nepal at the request of the Nepalese government on September 2 for a period of ten days, which is set to expire on September 11. The ministry has not yet determined whether to extend this deadline. Currently, there are nine South Koreans reported missing.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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