Government Provides $200,000 Humanitarian Aid for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The government announced on the 5th that it will provide humanitarian aid worth $200,000 to assist the Philippines, which was hit by Typhoon Goni.
In the Philippines, the typhoon caused more than 20 deaths and over 370,000 displaced people, affecting approximately 1.6 million victims in total.
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An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "This support will be carried out through the Philippine Red Cross," adding, "The government hopes that our emergency aid will help the people of the Philippines affected by the typhoon to return to their daily lives as soon as possible."
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