Aug 31, 2026CONTEXT

South Korean response team begins ground search for missing nationals

South Korea's joint rapid response team began a ground search near the disaster area for nine South Koreans missing in Nepal.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea
Nepal

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Gov't team begins ground search for 9 missing Koreans in Nepal floods
Yonhap News AgencyENAug 31, 2026News article
(3rd LD) 9 S. Koreans missing in Nepal floods; 10 others confirmed safe
Yonhap News AgencyENAug 26, 2026News article

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CCTV image showing floodwater and debris overrunning Gyirong Port on the Nepal–Tibet border on August 26, 2026.

OngoingEnvironment · International · 2026

Nepal-Tibet Border Floods

Tracking the major floods that struck the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026, including casualties, rescue and recovery efforts, and subsequent responses.

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