1. The government
of the Republic of Korea will provide US$2,000,000 in humanitarian aid to
Pakistan, where massive flooding due to constant heavy rains since June caused
severe damage.
o In the midst of
fears about an impending “second disaster” of water-borne diseases in Pakistan
due to water pollution, the ROK government has decided to provide US$1,700,000
in addition to the US$300,000 of humanitarian aid that has already been
provided.
o The additional
US$1,700,000 will be provided through international organizations (WFP, UNICEF)
that are carrying out relief operations in Pakistan.
2. The ROK
government hopes that the humanitarian aid to Pakistan will help residents in
affected areas to swiftly bring stability to their daily lives and recover from
the damage.