Korea, Republic of
Support for Mine Action
Last updated: 27 September 2018
In 2017, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) contributed US$300,000 to mine action through the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action (VTF). Compared to 2016, South Korea’s mine action funding in 2016 dropped considerably, by more than $2 million (88% decrease).
Contributions by recipient: 2017[1]
|
Recipient |
Amount (US$) |
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
125,000 |
|
Palestine |
125,000 |
|
Global |
50,000 |
|
Total |
300,000 |
Since 2013, South Korea’s contribution ranged from a low of $200,000 in 2013, to a high of $2.5 million in 2016.
Summary of contributions: 2013–2017[2]
|
Year |
Amount (US$) |
% change from previous year |
|
2017 |
300,000 |
-88 |
|
2016 |
2,500,000 |
+683 |
|
2015 |
319,320 |
+40 |
|
2014 |
229,600 |
+15 |
|
2013 |
200,000 |
-9 |
|
Total |
3,548,920 |