South Korean mountaineer Um Hong Gil to lead flood relief mission in Nepal
Summary
South Korean mountaineer Um Hong Gil will arrive in Nepal to lead a relief mission for communities affected by the August 26 floods. His foundation will provide medicines, tents, medical camps, scholarships and essential supplies across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha, Dhading and Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Um Hong Gil is arriving in Nepal to lead a relief mission for flood-affected communities from August 26 floods.
- The Um Hong Gil Human Foundation will distribute medicines, tents, supplies and run medical camps in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha and Dhading through October 1.
- The foundation will also award scholarships to 32 students at Prithivi Narayan Secondary School in Kathmandu and provide aid to shelter camps in Tarkeshwor and near Swayambhunath.
- Um Hong Gil shifted his planned November visit earlier because of the scale of the floods; his foundation has already supported search-and-rescue and emergency relief efforts.
