Korean Air helps with flood relief in Myanmar

HONG KONG – Korean Air is providing relief goods to those affected by the flood in Myanmar. Goods delivered to the country include 1,800 liters of water and 500 blankets.

 

The relief goods from Korean Air were delivered to Myanmar on September 2, through the carrier’s flight KE471 departed at 18:40 from Incheon to Myanmar.
 

More than 1,150,000 people have been displaced since the flood swamped 15,000 homes and inundated fields after continued storms hit the region in late July. The international community has been supporting the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

 

Korean Air is providing 500 blankets and 1,200 bottles of mineral water for the flood victims in Myanmar through the Red Cross.

 

As a leading global carrier, Korean Air has a strong commitment to supporting relief efforts in times of need. In the aftermath of the earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal in April 2015 the carrier donated of relief goods such as 24,000 bottles of mineral water and 2,000 blankets to those affected by the earthquake. Korean Air also transported relief supplies that were donated to the Embassy of Nepal.

 

Photo Caption: Korean Air delivers flood relief goods to Myanmar.