S. Korea to provide US$3 mln to 4 drought-hit African countries

South Korea will provide US$3 million to four African countries to help them cope with the damage from severe drought, the foreign ministry said Monday. Of the total, $1 million will each be delivered to Zimbabwe and Zambia, and $500,000 each to Malawi and Namibia, the ministry said. The aid will be made through the World Food Programme. The four countries have declared a national emergency as the severe drought hit the South African region and exacerbated foot shortages. Source: Yonhap News Agency