Nepal contact cut off 9 people search continues... Government "Reviewing joint aerial search with Nepalese army"

Korean nationals 9 have been missing since Nepal's devastating floods. The government is reviewing a joint air search operation with Nepalese forces. A foreign ministry official met with journalists to confirm the review, stating, "We are reviewing the possibility of a joint air search with the Nepalese military and fire department."

The official added, "We are continuously identifying the final locations of the nationals who have been left in contact loss." The joint rapid response team, which prioritizes local conditions and geography, is relying on Nepalese military expertise for the search. It is believed that the teams from Nepal and others in Kathmandu will decide on the final plan.

The ground search team had already established a base camp 1.8 km away from the Lamchh North area, where they could reach the deeper Dhanusha area. The team also plans to use drones for additional aerial search methods, as the challenging weather conditions and steep terrain make it urgent. However, drone flights require permission from Nepalese authorities.

The rapid response team's ground search began the previous day, leading to the rescue of 10 individuals from a temporary shelter near a hydropower camp in Nepal. Additionally, the recent search at the Uparr Tri Service (UT)-1 tunnel confirmed the nationalities of Korean workers 9 at a nearby facility found to be among the missing.