KATHMANDU: The Department of Immigration has deported 24 South Korean nationals for engaging in Christian proselytizing while visiting Nepal on tourist visas. Each individual was fined Rs 50,000 and banned from re-entering Nepal for three years.
The group was detained by police in Sundarharaicha, Morang, while attending a graduation ceremony and religious event at the Nepal New Covenant College. Authorities acted on reports that the individuals were conducting religious training and promotional activities, which violated the conditions of their tourist visas. Following their detention, the District Administration Office in Morang transferred the group to the Department of Immigration on Oct. 9 for further investigation.
The department confirmed that the individuals had breached visa regulations. Based on a decision made on Oct. 14, their visas were cancelled and the fines were imposed. In addition to the financial penalty, the department has prohibited them from entering Nepal for a period of three years starting from the date of their departure.
