South Korea & UNICEF

South Korea: South Korea>>>'s Kospi index dropped significantly, indicating the negative impact of the Iran>>> war on its economy and stock market.

UNICEF: UNICEF is experiencing significant increases in transport costs and delays in aid delivery due to the Iran war, forcing it to rely more on expensive air freight and make trade-offs in its humanitarian programs.

South Korea: The Government of South Korea>>> is a partner in establishing the Research Investment for Global Health Technology Foundation>>>, which supports the rotavirus vaccine project.

UNICEF: UNICEF>>>'s reports highlight the significant procurement volume and projected demand for rotavirus vaccines, indicating a growing market that Altor BioScience>>>'s new vaccine could address.

South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.

UNICEF: UNICEF is highlighting the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict, noting that surging transport costs and supply chain disruptions hinder aid delivery. Its reports draw attention to the broader societal impact of the war.

South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.

UNICEF: UNICEF is highlighting the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict, noting that surging transport costs and supply chain disruptions hinder aid delivery. Its reports draw attention to the broader societal impact of the war.

UNICEF: UNICEF's deputy representative for Myanmar, Julia Rees, highlighted the massive and rising needs for clean water, food, and medical supplies in the affected areas.