Key facts
- South Korea will provide an additional $3.5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
- The aid is for recovery efforts following recent devastating earthquakes.
- This brings Seoul's total pledged aid to $8.5 million.
- The earthquakes have resulted in over 4,333 deaths and 16,740 injuries.
- $3 million of the new aid will support debris removal through the UNDP.
- South Korea will also supply 30 tons of temporary shelters.
South Korea announced on Tuesday that it will provide an additional $3.5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela, aiming to support the South American nation's recovery efforts following devastating earthquakes last month. This latest assistance increases Seoul's total pledged aid to $8.5 million, following an initial $5 million commitment.
The earthquakes, which occurred on June 24, have resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with foreign media reports citing Venezuelan authorities stating at least 4,333 people have died and over 16,740 have been injured.
Of the newly pledged funds, $3 million will be channeled through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support debris removal operations, a critical step in helping affected communities return to normalcy. Additionally, South Korea will provide 30 tons of temporary shelters, including family tents valued at $500,000, in response to a request from the Venezuelan government to assist displaced residents.
The foreign ministry stated that the decision to expand assistance was made in light of the growing scale of damage and the increasing humanitarian needs in the earthquake-stricken regions.