During his official visit to Turkey from July 28 to 30, South Korean foreign minister Park Jin met with Yunus Sezer, governor of Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). Park expressed condolences for the casualties and damages caused by the February earthquake, highlighting South Korea’s continued commitment to aiding the displaced victims. Initial emergency assistance has been followed by plans for constructing temporary shelters in the Antakya region in partnership with the private sector. The meeting also included a tour of key facilities such as the Earthquake Monitoring Center and deliberations on South Korea’s current assistance and future collaboration plans. This support includes a pledge of over $10 million for building shelters for survivors and dispatching a disaster relief team.

Sezer provided details on the vast impact of the February earthquake, which led to the displacement of three million people and the collapse of 26,000 buildings. He expressed his gratitude for South Korea’s aid response.