The South Korean ministry of foreign affairs and trade has launched the English website of the country’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to provide comprehensive information on the South Korean government’s ODA policy and fortify its cooperative bonds with other international organizations, such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the World Bank, and the United Nations Development Program. The website is also expected to improve transparency in ODA-related policy making and the implementation process. The site will also provide information on South Korea’s development assistance programs, statistical data, and the history of the country’s cooperation program. (Press Release: Korea?s Official Development Assistance (ODA) Website Launched/South Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)