Nine South Koreans remain missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, and response teams are still struggling to reach the affected hydropower construction area. Roads and bridges have been washed away, making helicopter access essential.
Korean government and corporate teams have secured helicopters, but earlier attempts were delayed by flight restrictions and dangerous weather conditions. Ten other Korean workers who had been isolated elsewhere were moved to safety. The immediate question is whether rescuers can safely reach the search zone as Nepal continues to face further flood risk.