KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 30

South Korea-based Yonsei Sarang Hospital has announced to provide an ambulance to Khijidemba Rural Municipality.

Amidst a function in Kathmandu today, President Dr Koh Yong Gon of Yonsei Sarang Hospital and Gambu Sherpa, Chairman of Khijidemba Rural Municipality, exchanged a memorandum of understanding to provide a well-equipped ambulance to the rural village of Okhaldhunga district.

In the presence of Captain Um Hong Gil, founder of the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation, Dr Koh also announced to support UHGHF with Rs 20 million for the betterment of educational activities in Nepal.

Speaking on the occasion, Korean Ambassador to Nepal Park Tae Young appreciated Yonsei Sarang Hospital's support and thanked UHGHF for its tireless social services in Nepal. 'UHGHF has been playing a significant role in enhancing people to people ties between Nepal and South Korea,' the ambassador said.

Captain Um Hong Gil said that UHGHF was delighted to partner with Yonsei Sarang Hospital to serve the needy communities in Nepal. He also shared that it would encourage UHGHF to further expand its philanthropic activities in the field of health and education.

Dr Koh said that his hospital would also like to support and provide medical treatment to Nepali patients who are suffering from knee joint pain. As demanded by the rural municipality, Dr Koh said that he would provide one more ambulance in the next fiscal year.

Gambu Sherpa, Chairman of Khijidemba Rural Municipality, praised Korean support as he termed the ambulance services would help save many lives in rural parts of the district.

The team comprises Um Hong Gil, Koh Yong Gun, Seo Byeong Gyo, Hong Sung Woon, Kim Kyung Tak and Jung Byung Sun is also scheduled to film a SNS Sunday documentary in titled 'The Promise with the Himalayas'.

The UHGHF documentary aims to introduce Nepal's historical and natural sites and encourage active visits to Nepal.

'It also promotes the activities done by UHGHF in Nepal to encourage people to participate more in the coming days,' producer Seo Byeong said, adding that it would also promote friendly relations between Nepal and Korea.

UHGHF, founded by Captain Um Hong Gil, has been actively involved in charitable endeavors within the education sector in remote areas of Nepal since 2009. With a primary focus on supporting community schools through infrastructure development, the foundation aims to ensure access to quality education for all. Captain Um Hong Gil, a renowned alpinist and philanthropist, spearheads the foundation's noble mission.

The government has already given an honorary citizenship certificate to Um Hong Gil, who has been visiting Nepal for the last 40 years. UHGHF has built at least 17 model schools in 12 districts.