South Korea said Monday it will send a search and rescue team to Nepal devastated by a massive earthquake.
A five-member advance team will soon head to Nepal, an official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Seoul plans to send more rescue workers, said the official, adding the exact size and timing of the dispatch will be decided at a government-civilian meeting to be chaired by Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul later in the day.
South Korea has pledged US$1 million in initial humanitarian aid for the Himalayan nation.
Thousands of people were reportedly killed by the 7.8-magnitude weekend quake. Three South Koreans were also injured, according to the ministry. (Yonhap)