The South Korean government will provide 200-thousand U.S. dollars in humanitarian aid to Tonga after the Pacific Island nation was hit by the recent tsunami.
Seoul’s foreign ministry said Thursday that it will also review the need to provide additional support, after being informed of the exact scale of the damage.
There have been fears over contaminated water sources caused by volcanic ash and saltwater from the tsunami, which could increase the risk of diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea.
Seoul reportedly plans to provide more supplies through international organizations, such as the UN should Tonga request further support.
