Why did South Korea issue a special travel advisory for parts of Nepal?

The foreign ministry said the move was prompted by massive flooding and landslides in Nepal and concern over further disasters. It told South Koreans planning to visit the affected areas to cancel or postpone trips and urged those already there to move to safer places unless they had urgent reasons to stay.

Which Nepal provinces are covered by the special Korean travel advisory?

The advisory applies to Bagmati, Gandaki, Koshi and Lumbini provinces. It took effect at 9 p.m. Friday, while the rest of Nepal remains under a Level 1 advisory calling for increased caution.

What happened to the South Koreans affected by the Nepal floods?

Nine South Koreans working at a hydropower plant construction site in Rasuwa are still unaccounted for. Ten other Koreans who had been isolated in the area were moved to safety, and the ministry said it will keep monitoring the flood situation and may adjust the advisories further.

Korea issues travel advisory for 4 Nepal provinces over flood risks

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Summary

Korea’s foreign ministry issued a special travel advisory Friday for four Nepal provinces after massive flooding and landslides raised fears of more disasters. The advisory covers Bagmati, Gandaki, Koshi and Lumbini provinces, while the rest of Nepal remains under a Level 1 caution advisory. The ministry told South Koreans to cancel or postpone trips to the affected areas and move to safer places if already there. Nine South Koreans working at a hydropower construction site in Rasuwa remain unaccounted for.

Key Facts

The special advisory took effect at 9 p.m. Friday for Bagmati, Gandaki, Koshi and Lumbini provinces.
A Level 1 travel advisory remains in effect for the rest of Nepal.
Nine South Koreans working at a hydropower plant construction site in Rasuwa district remain unaccounted for.
Ten other Koreans who had been isolated in the affected area have been moved to safety.
Nepalese authorities have warned that rising water levels in a newly formed lake could overflow and trigger further flooding.

By Yonhap

Published Aug 29, 2026 12:08 am KST
Updated Aug 29, 2026 12:23 am KST

A drone view of firefighters conducting search and rescue operations at a damaged road leading to Gyirong Port after a mudslide, in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, Friday. cnsphoto via Reuters-Yonhap

The foreign ministry issued a special travel advisory Friday for four provinces in Nepal hit by massive flooding and landslides amid concerns over further disasters.

The advisory took effect at 9 p.m. Friday for the Bagmati, Gandaki, Koshi and Lumbini provinces, while a Level 1 travel advisory, calling for increased caution, remains in effect for the rest of Nepal, according to the ministry.

The ministry advised South Korean nationals planning to visit the affected areas to cancel or postpone their trips and urged those already there to pay particular attention to their safety and move to safer areas unless they have urgent reasons to remain.

"We will continue to closely monitor the flood situation in Nepal and review whether further adjustments to the travel advisories are necessary," the ministry said in a release.

The massive flooding and landslides that struck Nepal's north-central Himalayan region Wednesday have caused widespread damage and left hundreds of people dead or missing.

Nine South Koreans working at a hydropower plant construction site in the Rasuwa district remain unaccounted for, while 10 other Koreans who had been isolated in the affected area have been moved to safety, the ministry said.

Nepalese authorities have warned of the risk of further flooding as rising water levels in a newly formed lake threaten to overflow, prompting calls for residents and rescue workers in downstream areas to move to safety, according to foreign media reports.

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