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Korea to provide $500,000 to Laos for flood, typhoon relief

The Korean government will provide $500,000 in humanitarian aid to Laos to support the nation's relief efforts in response to the recent typhoon and floods, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

2024-09-25

Korea to provide Ethiopia with $1M in aid after deadly landslides

The Korean government will provide $1 million in humanitarian aid to Ethiopia to support the nation's relief efforts in response to recent landslides, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

2024-07-30

Korea offers $300,000 to Brazil for flood relief

The Korean government decided to provide $300,000 in humanitarian aid to Brazil to support the nation's ongoing relief efforts in response to floods, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

2024-05-29

Korea doubles food assistance to 100,000 tons for 11 countries

Korea is upping its contribution through the World Food Programme to 100,000 tons for 11 countries this year.

2024-04-17

Korean official development assistance increases by 11%

Korea’s official development assistance (ODA) amounted to $3.13 billion last year, an increase of 11.4 percent compared to the previous year, according to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

2024-04-15

Korea offers $500,000 to Taiwan for earthquake relief

Korea will provide $500,000 in humanitarian assistance for relief efforts in the aftermath of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan earlier this month, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

2024-04-11

Rejected DP nominee claims previous photo shoot caused disqualification

A proportional representative nominee for the majority Democratic Party (DP) claimed that she was disqualified from the shortlist due to a potentially questionable photo shoot.

2024-03-14

Actor Lee Young-ae donates to Israel-Hamas humanitarian aid

Actor Lee Young-ae donated 50 million won to aid humanitarian efforts for children hurt in the Israel-Hamas War. The funds will be used for medical support and the delivery of goods.

2023-11-21

Seoul pledges $2 million for humanitarian aid in Israel-Hamas conflict

Seoul will provide $2 million to aid humanitarian efforts in the ongoing Israel and Hamas conflict, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday...

2023-10-19

Korea offers $2 million worth of humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken Morocco

Despite the Korean government's offer to dispatch an emergency rescue team to Marrakesh, the Moroccan government has not yet made any such requests.

2023-09-12