S. Korea to offer US$300,000 in aid for war-hit Gaza

SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea announced a plan Monday to provide
US$300,000 worth of humanitarian aid to people in the Gaza Strip which remains
under attack by Israeli forces.

"The government expresses deep concern that the armed conflict in the Gaza Strip
and nearby areas is expanding, leading to many casualties including civilians,"
foreign ministry spokesman Moon Tae-young said in a press briefing.
"The government urges the related nations to immediately halt the use of force
and respond to the international community's call for a truce," he added.
Moon said South Korea will provide the Palestinian people with humanitarian
assistance worth US$300,000.
lcd@yna.co.kr
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