President Lee Jae-myung on August 27 directed the appointment of a dedicated official to assist the families of nine Koreans missing due to flooding in Nepal, as well as a spokesperson to share updates on the rescue efforts.
During an emergency meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Lee emphasized the need for careful attention to ensure that families do not feel neglected. This information was relayed by Senior Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong during a briefing at the Cheong Wa Dae.
President Lee urged, "Respond meticulously so that families do not feel any lack of support." He also instructed that rescue personnel be dispatched to the area as quickly as possible and requested that the needs of families, including requests for meetings with relatives who are isolated or out of contact, be thoroughly addressed.
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