Eom Hong-gil expressed his sincerity regarding volunteer work in Nepal and the establishment of schools.
On the 16th, the mountaineer Eom Hong-gil, who became the first person in the world to summit all 16 peaks of the Himalayas, appeared on KBS Joy's "Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller."
Eom Hong-gil recalled the moment he successfully summited all 16 peaks for the first time. He said, "It took 22 years. I lost 10 colleagues in the Himalayas," adding, "Please don't let me be trapped in the glacier like my colleagues while climbing the 16 peaks. I prayed that I would do many good things."
Eom Hong-gil said, "I always saw only the summit, but then I could see below. I saw people and clear, innocent children. Since those children are living in the mountains without proper education, I thought that a sustainable solution is needed rather than a temporary solution."
Eom Hong-gil stated that he is building schools and providing educational support in 22 remote areas of the Nepalese Himalayas. He said, "The construction expenses vary depending on how remote the area is. In some cases, all the materials were transported by helicopter."
Eom Hong-gil mentioned, "There is no support from the Nepalese government, and it costs between 600 million and 800 million won to build one school," also adding, "I built schools and hospitals," which drew attention.
Eom Hong-gil said, "When the children are happy and study hard, I become happier," warming the hearts of those who were watching.
[Photo: KBS Joy 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller' broadcast capture]
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