Yoon vows to give over $10 mil. to build shelters for Turkey quake survivors

• Published date: 07 March 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that Korea will give over $10 million to help Turkey build shelters for survivors of last month's devastating earthquake.

Yoon unveiled the plan during a luncheon with members of the Korea Disaster Relief Team who were sent to Turkey shortly after the Feb. 6 quake to help with rescue and recovery work.

"The spirit of solidarity you showed on the field in Turkey reminded us once again that Korea and Turkey are true friends that help each other in difficulty," Yoon said during the event at the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae.

"The government and the private sector will jointly provide over $10 million in finances to take part in the Turkish government's planned temporary housing project for displaced people, and plan to actively support everything from its creation to operation," he said.

Korea sent a total of 142 rescue workers, military personnel, nongovernmental organization workers and foreign ministry...