24 South Koreans arrested in Nepal over religious program on tourist visas

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  Twenty-four South Koreans were arrested in Nepal for taking part in a religious program while visiting on tourist visas.

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  The arrests followed their participation in a religious training program at New Covenant College in eastern Nepal.

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  Nepalese police reportedly determined that some activities may have violated the terms of the visitors’ tourist visas.

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  South Korea’s foreign ministry said it was in contact with Nepalese authorities while their investigation continued.

Who

Twenty-four South Koreans.

What

They were arrested over participation in a religious program while on tourist visas.

When

The arrests were made recently; the exact date was not stated.

Where

New Covenant College, in Morang district, Koshi province, eastern Nepal.

Why

Police reportedly determined that some activities may have violated the terms of their tourist visas.

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