Islamabad, October 16,2026: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Pakistan HAN Sungho, accompanied by Defence Attaché Colonel KIM Jinwoo, visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in disaster management and prevention.
During the visit, the Korean delegation received a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s disaster management system, NDMA’s key responsibilities, preparedness measures and response capabilities.
The delegation was also briefed on Pakistan’s existing mechanisms for disaster preparedness and emergency response, including institutional capacities to address various disaster-related challenges.
Both sides exchanged views on enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea in disaster risk reduction and management. Discussions focused on sharing expertise, experience and technology to improve preparedness and ensure effective responses to different types of disasters, particularly natural disasters linked to climate change.
The two sides also underscored the importance of education, training and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen institutional capabilities and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices in disaster management.
The visit provided an opportunity to explore practical avenues for expanding bilateral collaboration and enhancing the capacity of both countries to respond effectively to emerging disaster risks.
