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Nine South Koreans Rescued from Nepal Floods Return Home

Nine South Koreans, including employees of Doosan Enerbility, were rescued from flood-stricken areas in Nepal and returned home on August 31, 2026. All underwent health checks and were cleared for further travel. One individual remained in Nepal for additional medical evaluation.

Nine South Koreans, including employees of Doosan Enerbility, were rescued from flood-stricken areas in Nepal and returned home on August 31, 2026. The rescued individuals arrived in South Korea around 2 p.m. and underwent immediate health checks. None required hospitalization, though one individual remained in Nepal for further medical evaluation. The rescue operation followed massive flooding in Nepal, which initially stranded the South Koreans. Doosan Enerbility confirmed the return of nine employees, while Yonhap News Agency reported the same event without additional details. Both sources agreed on the number of individuals rescued and their return to South Korea.

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IndependentKorea HeraldAug 31, 03:49 PM
Nine S. Koreans rescued from Nepal floods return home

Nine out of the 10 South Koreans who were safely rescued after being initially stranded following massive flooding in Nepal returned home Monday, their company said. Doosan Enerbility said nine of its employees who were rescued from flood-stricken areas in Nepal arrived in South Korea around 2 p.m. They underwent health checks immediately upon arrival and then returned home, with none suffering from health problems severe enough to require hospitalization. They were examined immediately upon the

WireYonhap NewsAug 31, 03:39 PM
Nine S. Koreans rescued from Nepal floods return home - Yonhap News Agency

Nine S. Koreans rescued from Nepal floods return home  Yonhap News Agency