Korea, Republic of

Support for Mine Action

Last updated: 15 September 2015

In 2014, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) contributed US$229,600 to mine action through the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action (VTF) and the ITF (International Trust Fund) Enhancing Human Security.

South Korea’s contributions to the VTF—representing nearly three quarters (74%) of its total contribution—went toward support to Afghanistan, Colombia, Lebanon, and South Sudan. Its contributions through the ITF went to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Palestine (Gaza strip) to support victim assistance projects.

Contributions by recipient: 2014[1]

Recipient	Sector	Amount ($)
BiH & Palestine	Victim assistance	60,000
Afghanistan	Clearance	49,900
Colombia	Various	49,000
Lebanon	Clearance	49,900
South Sudan	Clearance	19,900
Total		229,600

South Korea increased its 2014 contribution by 15% (about $30,000) compared to 2013. Since 2010, South Korea has contributed more than $1 million to mine action, consistently contributing at least $200,000 each year.

Summary of contributions: 2010–2014[2]

Year	Amount ($)	% change from previous year
2014	229,600	15
2013	200,000	-55
2012	220,000	-24
2011	290,000	12
2010	260,000	37
Total	1,199,600	N/A

Note: N/A = not applicable

[1] ITF Enhancing Human Security, Annual Report 2014, March 2015, p. 22; and UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Annual Report 2014, September 2015, p. 22.

[2] See previous Monitor reports.