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Government response team searches for 90 minutes by helicopter, but…"no survivors found".

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As the government search and rescue team embarked on a mission to locate 9 missing Korean workers affected by the Nepal flooding, they unfortunately encountered limited success. Despite the team's efforts, no signs of survival were discovered during their operation. The 9 missing workers are believed to have become trapped in a tunnel of a hydroelectric power plant construction project.

The government search and rescue team, consisting of nine members, conducted two flights above the site of the disaster using helicopters, scanning for any signs of life. However, their efforts were hampered by the difficult terrain and the restrictions imposed by the Nepalese government, making it challenging to land helicopters and conduct ground searches.

Despite the team's efforts, they were unable to locate any survivors through visual assessments, as confirmed by the review of the footage by specialists. The government's involvement is influenced by the close relationship between the two countries, as acknowledged by the Nepalese authorities who have granted permission for the team to search the designated area.

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