Chargé d'Affaires of the
Embassy of South Korea in Peru, Minister Suntae Park on Wednesday affirmed that the donation of 50,000 COVID-19 diagnostic rapid tests is an expression of solidarity and cooperation amid global efforts to stop the spread of this pandemic.
During an interview with TV Peru on Tuesday night, Suntae Park claimed that South Korea's collaboration will continue because Korean people are interested in helping control the coronavirus.
"In Korea, we say that a person who helps you when you are in a difficult situation is a true friend. Now is the time for solidarity, for cooperation, it is time for sharing. That is why Korea decided to make the donation (of rapid tests). We want Peru not to feel alone. Let's fight this pandemic together," he stated.
The minister recalled that —a few days ago— South Korea donated US$500,000 to purchase medical resources in order to battle the novel coronavirus.
He also announced that his country will share an app for confinement control to the
Ministry of Health (Minsa), as well as written and audiovisual materials such as an emergency response guidebook for the National Police.
Moreover, the South Korean official recalled that the
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korean community in Peru have donated tests and biosafety suits not only to support the first phase of the Peruvian strategy, but the second and third, since the aim is to have a more efficient and rapid response.
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Published: 6/3/2020