Nepal arrests 24 Koreans over religious program on tourist visas

The arrests underscore a specific restriction within Nepal's tourist visa policy: foreigners are not permitted to engage in religious education or proselytizing. This detail is central to the Nepalese police's inquiry, as they investigate whether the group's activities at the Christian school contravened these conditions.

The Christian educational institution involved reportedly operates with support from a Korea-based missionary organization. This connection suggests a potentially organized nature to the visit, which could be a factor in the police's determination that some activities did not comply with visa terms.

Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance, a standard measure for citizens detained overseas. The ministry's statement, however, noted that further details could not be disclosed due to personal information protection and the ongoing investigation, leaving the precise allegations against the individuals publicly unconfirmed.