Seoul:South Korea has committed $500,000 in humanitarian aid to Honduras to address the severe drought impacting the country, as announced by the foreign ministry.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the drought in Honduras has persisted since May, significantly affecting the Central American nation. Approximately 620,000 people are experiencing severe food insecurity and malnutrition due to the prolonged dry conditions, as highlighted by the ministry, referencing an appeal from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The foreign ministry expressed hope that this assistance will support the affected communities in returning to normal life as swiftly as possible.