Korea, Republic of
Support for Mine Action
In 2019, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) contributed approximately US$1.7 million to mine action through the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action (VTF) and ITF Enhancing Human Security.
Contributions by recipient: 2019[1]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (US$) |
|
Congo, Dem. Rep. |
Capacity-building and clearance |
1,260,000 |
|
Global (ITF) |
Various |
137,683 |
|
Palestine |
Risk education |
124,000 |
|
Nigeria |
Clearance and risk education |
100,000 |
|
Sudan |
Clearance and risk education |
50,000 |
|
Global (UNMAS) |
Capacity-building |
50,000 |
|
Total |
1,721,683 |
Note: UNMAS=United Nations Mine Action Service.
Since 2015, South Korea’s contribution has ranged from an annual low of $300,000 in 2017, to a high of $2.5 million in 2016.
Summary of contributions: 2015–2019[2]
|
Year |
Amount (US$) |
% change from previous year |
|
2019 |
1,721,683 |
-13 |
|
2018 |
1,970,000 |
+557 |
|
2017 |
300,000 |
-88 |
|
2016 |
2,500,000 |
+683 |
|
2015 |
319,320 |
+40 |
|
Total |
6,811,003 |
N/A |
Note: N/A=not applicable.
[1] ITF Enhancing Human Security, “Annual Report 2019,” March 2020, p. 17; and UNMAS, "Annual Report 2019," pp 32–33, 22 April 2020.
[2] See previous Monitor reports.