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S. Korea to offer US$300,000 worth of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Panama
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S. Korea to offer US$300,000 worth of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Panama

Aid aims to support recovery efforts after a 7.7-magnitude quake damaged hundreds of facilities and homes

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South Korea will provide $300,000 in humanitarian aid to Panama following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that damaged numerous health, educational, and residential facilities.

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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama, damaging health, educational, and residential facilities.

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SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to provide US$300,000 worth of humanitarian aid to Panama following a strong earthquake in the Central American country last week, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.

A 7.7-magnitude quake struck Panama on Friday, leaving 29 health facilities, 419 educational facilities and more than 800 homes damaged, according to U.N. data.

The ministry said the aid will be delivered through international organizations, voicing hope that it will help with recovery efforts.

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  • Which specific international organizations will deliver the aid?
  • When will the aid arrive in Panama?

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This article was originally published by Yonhap News.

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