South Korean government to provide 1 million dollars to quake-hit Indonesia
  • 6 years ago
Following news of the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that there are several South Koreans reported missing in Palu.
And the government is also planning to provide financial aid to Indonesia.
Hong Yoo has more.

Around 50 to 60 people are trapped under the debris of this hotel in Palu, Indonesia after it collapsed during Friday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Among those awaiting rescue may be a South Korean who was staying in the hotel.

When the earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, the mother of the missing South Korean lost contact with her son.
Today, four days after the quake struck, she will visit the scene to look for him.

According to the South Korean embassy in Indonesia, the consular representative departed for Palu at 7am local time, and the family, along with one employee from the embassy, at 10 am.

"I still don't have any idea of what I should do. Whether I should go there and dig the ground or at least hand out water to the rescue team..."

The South Korean Foreign Ministry said there are seven more South Koreans reported as out of touch since the disaster.
The consular representative sent to Palu is checking specific facts and trying to track down those reported missing.

Meanwhile, the South Korean government will provide 1 million dollars to Indonesia as humanitarian assistance to help the country recover from the earthquake and the tsunami that followed.
The assistance will help with urgent humanitarian needs and help the country recover from the damage.
And if more help is needed, the South Korean Foreign Ministry is also considering offering to send emergency relief troops after consulting with the Indonesian government.
Hong Yoo, Arirang News.
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