Nepal is an inland country located in the Himalayas called the 'Rooftop of the World'. From tropical plains at 60 meters up to high peaks over 8,000 meters above sea level, including Everest, Annapurna, Dauligiri and Manaslu,it is the place of diverse climates and vegetation as well as diverse languages and cultures of different ethnic groups. Because of its natural and cultural environment and historical sites such as Lumbini, the birthplace of Sakyamuni, many mountaineers and tourists from all over the world, including Korea are visiting Nepal.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1974, Korea and Nepal have been actively engaged in exchanges and cooperation in various fields.Recently, substantial cooperation between the two countries has been strengthened. Especially in the field of development cooperation, as Nepal is one of Korea's key partners of aids on grant and credit, there are many projects carried out by KOICA's Nepal office, and numerous Korean NGOs. They are contributing to the development of Nepal in social and industrial sectors such as education, technology, health care and agriculture. Korea's performance in the construction of infrastructure, including hydroelectric power plants, is also drawing attention.
Regarding human interactions, the number of visitors between the two countries is increasing noticeably. Since the introduction of the Employment Permit System(EPS) in Nepal from 2007, more than 60,000 Nepali workers have worked in Korea and contributed to Korea's economic development. After returning to Nepal, these workers have been active in many fields, leading Nepal's development. Also, about 30,000 Korean tourists visit Nepal every year for trekking and pilgrimage to Buddhist sanctuaries, and it is expected that active exchanges will continue in the future.
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal will continue to promote friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries, while working to facilitate economic activities of Korean companies operating in Nepal and to ensure the safe stay of Korean visitors and Korean residents in Nepal. We will also do our best in overcoming the difficult situation of Korean community in Nepal caused by the recent outbreak of Covid-19.
I hope that you find the information provided in our website useful in your endeavors, and I welcome all comments or suggestions you may have on ways to further enhance the relations between Korea and Nepal, as well as on ways to improve the work of our Embassy.
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