100,000 tons of rice in South Korea to be sent as foreign aid

Published 2024년 4월 18일

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South Korea has significantly increased its commitment to global food aid by doubling its annual rice donation to 100,000 tons, up from 50,000 tons. This enhancement was celebrated at a ceremony in Gunsan Port, Jeollabuk-do, marking a significant step since South Korea joined the UN Food Assistance Convention in 2018 and following a decision made at the G7 summit last year. The expanded aid program will benefit 11 countries, including five new African nations, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, aiding around 2.6 million people, such as refugees and other vulnerable groups. Furthermore, South Korea is promoting the 'K-Rice Belt construction project' to boost rice production in African countries with high-yield rice seeds, showcasing its remarkable journey from a food aid recipient to a donor country in just fifty years.

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Starting this year, 100,000 tons of rice for food aid, which has doubled in size, will be sent to foreign aid. To commemorate the expansion of food aid, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a ceremony to launch rice for food aid at Gunsan Port in Jeollabuk-do on the 17th. After Korea joined the UN Food Assistance Convention (FAC) in 2018, it has been providing 50,000 tons of rice annually to five countries, including Africa, through the UN World Food Program (WFP). Furthermore, at the G7 summit held in May last year, it was decided to increase the amount of food aid to 100,000 tons starting this year. Support will also be expanded to 11 countries by adding 5 African countries, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. For three months, 100,000 tons of rice, enough to support approximately 2.6 million people, including refugees and vulnerable groups, will be provided to these countries. The 15,000 tons of rice shipped to Gunsan Port on this day will depart for Bangladesh on ...

Source: Nongmin