South Korea to Send Humanitarian Aid Anew to N. Korea

By // 05 August 2009

South Korea has lifted its aid suspension on North Korea. The country's Unification Ministry announced the government will provide 3.5 billion won ($2.87 million) to civic groups providing humanitarian assistance in the neighboring country, according to a report by

. Seoul suspended aid to North Korea following a nuclear test on May 25.

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