$4m South Korean aid for Rohingyas

The Republic of Korea has announced $4 million in assistance for Rohingyas and host community.

The contribution will be used for humanitarian activities being run by UN agencies and international organisations under the 2021 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis, the said South Korean embassy in Dhaka yesterday.

Supporting the host community, addressing gender-based violence, supporting children and girls, and responding to emergencies and disaster relief are among the priority areas for Korea in its support for the Rohingya refugees and the host community.

Korea, through Koica, has implemented humanitarian projects to support Rohingyas and host communities.