Korean Ambassador Park calls on Minister Dr. Timilsina
Summary
South Korea has pledged continued support for search, rescue, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts after the Bhotekoshi flash flood, while Nepal and Korea discussed expanding cooperation in IT, digital economy and AI. The meeting also covered the condition of missing Korean citizens and plans for Nepal’s participation in an ICT leadership forum in South Korea.
Key Points
- South Korean Ambassador Jae-kyung Park paid a courtesy call on Information and Communication Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina in Singha Durbar.
- The two sides discussed Nepal-Korea relations, flood relief, humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation for Bhotekoshi flood victims.
- Cooperation in IT, digital economy and AI was also discussed, along with Nepal’s participation in the 12th Global ICT Leadership Forum in South Korea.
- The ambassador said South Korea would continue support and noted that 10 Korean citizens were rescued while nine remain out of contact.
