▲ Near Annapurna avalanche accident site in Nepal where two missing bodies of Koreans were found
In Annapurna, Nepal, an additional male corpse believed to be missing was found.
According to diplomatic officials and local mountaineers, the bodies of the residents and Nepalese soldiers who searched the scene of the accident today (27th) discovered some of the bodies that came out of the snow and dug around to secure them.
Local search teams have confirmed that the body is a Korean male, and it is known that they are likely to be a missing Korean teacher due to accident points or clothing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "Around April 30th at 1:30 pm (local time), the Nepalese Military Search and Resident Searchers, who were searching for the scene of the disappearance of our people, discovered a body part of one body, and are currently working on the body." I said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "As soon as the bodies are completed, we will take follow-up measures such as identification." In addition, the government will continue to provide consular assistance related to the funeral process of two missing persons discovered on April 25th and further search for missing persons. " I added.
Earlier, four teachers belonging to the Chungnam Office of Education went missing during an avalanche along with three Nepalese guides while descending from the Himalaya Annapurna Deurali Hut (3,230m above sea level) on January 17th.
(Photo = Reporter Lee Yong-ho, reporter from Nepal, People and Mountain, Yonhap News)