From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 8): South Korean contingent to stay in Tacloban City for one year --AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Central Command said on Wednesday that the 540-strong South Korean military contingent will be staying in "Yolanda"-battered Tacloban City for one year to continue helping in the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.
The group was supposed to stay only for six months.
Lt. Jim Alagao, AFP Central Command spokesperson, said that the South Korean military presence consists of medical, sanitation and engineering units.
The group is presently based inTacloban City
The South Korean contingent also deploys relief units in Palo and otherLeyte towns.
The contingent, headed by Col. Chuw Lon Lee, arrived inTacloban City
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines Central Command said on Wednesday that the 540-strong South Korean military contingent will be staying in "Yolanda"-battered Tacloban City for one year to continue helping in the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.
The group was supposed to stay only for six months.
Lt. Jim Alagao, AFP Central Command spokesperson, said that the South Korean military presence consists of medical, sanitation and engineering units.
The group is presently based in
The South Korean contingent also deploys relief units in Palo and other
The contingent, headed by Col. Chuw Lon Lee, arrived in
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