Ambassador of the Republic of Korea visits UNHCR programmes in Tripoli to observe support to refugees
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea visits UNHCR programmes in Tripoli to observe support to refugees
Korean Ambassador to Lebanon and UNHCR Representative to Lebanon visited the Community Development Centre in Minnieh and met with Outreach Volunteers in Tripoli.
TRIPOLI, Lebanon (UNHCR) – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomed the visit of His Excellency Ambassador Geon Gyusuk of the Republic of Korea to Tripoli on 24 February where he observed first-hand UNHCR’s humanitarian response and the situation of Syrian refugees in northern Lebanon.
With a contribution of USD 3 million, covering the period from September 2025 to August 2026, the Republic of Korea is supporting UNHCR’s assistance to vulnerable Syrian refugees, as a tangible illustration of its continued solidarity with refugees in Lebanon and the Lebanese Government and hosting communities.
During the visit, the delegation visited an informal tented settlement in Zouq Bhannine, where refugee families shared insights on their living conditions. The delegation also visited a Community Development Centre in Minnieh to observe how UNHCR supports refugees and Lebanese communities through protection activities and essential community and information services. The Ambassador met with refugees and community outreach volunteers to better understand humanitarian needs, protection risks, and specific challenges faced by vulnerable families in northern Lebanon.
“Visiting Tripoli today, I witnessed the profound resilience of refugees rebuilding their lives amid adversity, empowered by UNHCR's support and the Republic of Korea's steadfast partnership. This collaboration not only delivers essential aid but shines as a beacon of hope, proving that unity across borders can transform despair into dignity and futures into bright promise.,” said H.E. Ambassador Geon Gyusuk, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Lebanon.
“We highly value the strong partnership and support of the Government and people of Korea, and sincerely appreciate the Ambassador’s visit to gain a deeper insight into the challenges facing refugees in Lebanon”, said Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Lebanon. “We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate how the Republic of Korea’s contribution is making a real, tangible difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable.”
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