Korea, Republic of
Support for Mine Action
In 2018, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) contributed nearly US$2 million to mine action through the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action (VTF) and the ITF (International Trust Fund) Enhancing Human Security.
Contributions by recipient: 2018[1]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (US$) |
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Clearance and risk education |
1,350,000 |
|
Global (ITF) |
Various |
320,000 |
|
Nigeria |
Capacity-building and risk education |
125,000 |
|
Palestine |
Clearance and risk education |
125,000 |
|
Global (UNMAS) |
Capacity-building |
50,000 |
|
Total |
1,970,000 |
Since 2014, South Korea’s contribution ranged from a low of $200,000 in 2013, to a high of $2.5 million in 2016.
Summary of contributions: 2014–2018[2]
|
Year |
Amount (US$) |
% change from previous year |
|
2018 |
1,970,000 |
+557 |
|
2017 |
300,000 |
-88 |
|
2016 |
2,500,000 |
+683 |
|
2015 |
319,320 |
+40 |
|
2014 |
229,600 |
+15 |
|
Total |
5,318,920 |