Twenty-four South Koreans were arrested in Nepal after participating in a religious program while entering the country on tourist visas.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on October 12 that it is aware of the situation and has been in close communication with local authorities through the South Korean Embassy in Nepal since learning of the incident. The ministry added that it is providing necessary consular assistance to its citizens.
However, the ministry emphasized that it is difficult to disclose detailed information regarding the case, as it is currently under investigation by Nepalese authorities for privacy protection reasons.
Meanwhile, the Nepalese online media outlet Ratopati reported that the police recently arrested the 24 South Koreans. According to the report, they entered Nepal on tourist visas and participated in a religious training program at New Covenant College, a Christian educational institution located in the Morang district of eastern Nepal. They were scheduled to stay in Nepal until that day.
It is understood that the Nepalese police determined that some of the activities of the South Koreans may not comply with the conditions of their tourist visas, as foreigners entering Nepal on tourist visas are not permitted to engage in religious education or proselytizing activities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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