The Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT), dispatched to Nepal following devastating floods, met with the families of missing South Koreans. Despite conducting ground searches in areas of interest, no missing persons have been found.
On September 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "KDRT leader Lee Gyu-ho conveyed the search results to the families during the meeting."
On September 8, seven KDRT members, in collaboration with the Nepalese military, conducted precise drone searches and ground searches around the Powerhouse, Yellow Bridge, and the southeastern area of the main camp. Initially, the Nepalese side had expressed concerns about the safety of searching in the areas of interest due to the terrain but later reversed their position.
Additionally, KDRT has carried out ground searches near Ramche, drone searches around the Powerhouse, and drone searches near the Weir Dam.
However, KDRT is not expected to conduct search activities on the morning of September 9, considering the transition to the conclusion of search and rescue operations by the Nepalese side.
Meanwhile, KDRT, which was dispatched to Nepal on September 2, is set to conclude its operations on September 11. It has not yet been decided whether to extend their mission. Currently, nine South Koreans remain unaccounted for.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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