South Korea continues to strengthen food security in Laos


Officials from South Korea and Laos posing for a group photo with rice bags. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE, Jan 16 (Laotian Times): Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Yung Soo-jung handed over a rice donation to the Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Madame Baykham Khatthiya at the Ministry-United Nations World Food Program’s (WFP) warehouse in Vientiane Capital last week.

To support the people of Laos in adjusting to the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the fiscal challenges induced by the global food and fuel crisis, the Republic of Korea continues to donate rice for distribution to the most vulnerable populations.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Loas , south Korea , Food Assistance

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