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Sat, 10/24/2009 - 19:22
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IFRC earmarks US$170 bln for N. Korea aid

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies (IFRC) has earmarked US$170 billion for humanitarian aid to
North Korea over the next two years, the Voice of America reported Saturday.
IFRC plans to provide medical services to 8.5 million vulnerable people and
improve water supply services in North Korea from 2010-2011, the broadcaster
said.
ksnam@yna.co.kr
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