1. The Korean government has decided to provide US$200,000 in humanitarian assistance to help Equatorial Guinea that suffered damage due to a series of massive explosions in the city of Bata on March 7 (local time).

o As of March 11, the series of explosions at a military base and surrounding areas have caused more than 700 casualties including around 100 deaths.

2. The Korean government hopes that its emergency assistance would be of help to the people of Equatorial Guinea facing more difficulties due to the explosions amid the COVID-19 situation.