Why 10 Koreans Survived Isolation in Nepal... Building Where 9 Lost Contact Was Washed Away

It has been confirmed that South Korean nationals who were isolated during the floods in Nepal and rescued yesterday managed to avoid disaster because they were located in a higher-elevation area.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 10 South Korean nationals who were isolated by the floods that occurred the day before yesterday but rescued safely were mostly staying at a place called a "power house," which is used as a workplace and accommodation by local employees.

The power house suffered less damage because it was situated away from the river area and stood at a higher elevation.

However, as surrounding roads were washed away by the floods, they had no choice but to wait for a helicopter rescue, a Foreign Ministry official stated.

Meanwhile, the 9 South Korean nationals affiliated with Korea South-East Power and Doosan Enerbility who lost contact due to this flood were reportedly at the accommodation and offices mainly used by Korean employees at the time of the accident.

This area is relatively low in elevation, resulting in heavier damage from the massive flood.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the building where these 9 individuals were located is currently understood to have been washed away, and added that it will also push for the prompt dispatch of the Korea Disaster Relief Team.

Reported by Park Se-won | Video by Choi Gang-san | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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