President Lee Jae-myung instructed during a Cabinet meeting today (September 1) regarding the ongoing loss of contact with nine South Korean nationals missing due to the massive floods in Nepal, saying, "Please make every effort for an early search based on close cooperation with the Nepali government and corporate officials." President Lee stated, "If possible, I hope you will actively pursue the additional deployment of rescue personnel and available equipment such as helicopters," adding, "Fortunately, it seems the Nepali government has requested cooperation."

(Reported by Jung Da-eun | Video edited by Ryu Ji-su | Design by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News)