South Korean Foreign Minister Hyun arrives in Kathmandu to hold talks on disaster recovery
Summary
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has arrived in Kathmandu for a three-day visit to push search efforts for nine missing South Korean nationals after the Bhote Koshi floods. He is set to meet Nepali officials, families of the missing workers, and rescue teams to discuss recovery and possible South Korean support.
Key Points
- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has arrived in Nepal for a three-day official visit focused on disaster recovery and search efforts after the Bhote Koshi floods.
- Nine South Korean nationals, including employees of Doosan Enerbility Co. and Korea South-East Power Co., remain missing.
- Cho is scheduled to meet Nepali counterpart Shisir Khanal, families of the missing workers, and the Korea Disaster Relief Team.
- The August 26 flood disaster caused heavy casualties, widespread displacement, and major damage to hydropower projects along the river corridor.
