KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 4
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-young, and UNICEF Representative to Nepal, Alice Akunga, visited flood and landslide-affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk District on November 29. During the visit, they officially handed over essential health and hygiene supplies and inaugurated a child-friendly space.
Nepal witnessed heavy rainfall in September, which caused widespread flooding and landslides. Tens of thousands of homes were damaged and destroyed, as well as thousands of water and sanitation facilities, and hundreds of schools and clinics. The government of the Republic of Korea has decided to provide US$500,000 in humanitarian aid to Nepal to support the latter's ongoing relief efforts, according to the press release issued by the Republic of Korea embassy in Kathmandu.
Korea has been working closely with UNICEF to reach the flood-affected communities, including Kavre District, Udayapur District, Okhaldhunga District, Solukhumbu District and Saptari District, with lifesaving supplies, as well as social and protection services, the release further states.
"We are proud to partner with UNICEF to ensure that the most vulnerable people and their communities affected by the disaster receive critical support in a timely manner", said Ambassador Park Tae-young. "Today, we distributed lifesaving supplies, including WASH supplies and newborn kits for mothers and their infants, which included warm clothes and blankets essential to keep them warm as temperatures are dropping at the start of winter."
Korea has been providing immediate support to Nepal during difficult times, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake, the Covid-19 pandemic, and last year's earthquake in Jajarkot, the embassy further added.
Ambassador Park highlited various aspects of Korea- Nepal relations, focusing on mutual interest and common concerns of both countries. Republic of Korea commitment to further deepen the friendly ties grounded in mutual respect and understanding.
Korea and Nepal celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations established in 1974.
