PM vows to fight terrorism at humanitarian summit

Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Monday said South Korea will expand efforts to root out terrorism and support conflict-prone countries at a global humanitarian conference in Turkey.

Speaking on behalf of the Seoul government at the World Humanitarian Summit, Hwang said the Northeast Asian country will seek long-term support to resolve humanitarian problems around the globe.

"As the humanitarian crisis is linked with peace, security, human rights and development, there must be mid-to-long term support, rather than just short-lived aid," the prime minister said. "South Korea will also join global cooperation endeavors to overcome such crisis situations."

"When taking the size and gravity of humanitarian crisis around the globe into consideration, the problems cannot be solved through struggles made by a few countries. There must be global, continuous and fundamental approaches," he added.

Hwang said South Korea will also expand its contribution to the United Nations for projects supporting conflict-prone countries. The top policymaker added the country will also increase assistance for female education and beef up aid given to refugees around the globe.

The prime minister has been traveling through Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia to bolster South Korea's diplomatic ties with these nations. He will return to the country on Tuesday. (Yonhap)