The Republic of Korea (ROK) has taken a significant step towards inter-Korean cooperation by offering flood relief supplies to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). This gesture comes in response to recent heavy rainfall that has severely affected the DPRK’s northwestern regions.
Under the administration of President Yoon Suk-yeol, the ROK's Red Cross announced on Thursday its readiness to provide essential aid to the neighboring nation. The affected areas, including Sinuiju and Uiju, have seen over 4,000 homes flooded, according to DPRK state media.
The ROK's Unification Ministry, responsible for inter-Korean affairs, has expressed its willingness to discuss the types and scale of assistance required, as well as the logistics of transferring the aid. The Red Cross has a history of facilitating projects between the Koreas, such as family reunions for separated families and the supply of humanitarian aid.
This outreach marks a rare display of goodwill under the current South Korean administration, signaling a potential thaw in relations amidst ongoing challenges. The ROK is hopeful for a swift response from Pyongyang to aid in mitigating the disaster's impact.
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