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South Korea Launches Safety Contests and Aids Venezuela Earthquake Victims

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Ministry of Interior and Safety is launching an AI video contest on earthquake safety from July 6 to August 9.
  • The National Police Agency is holding an idea contest for scientific investigation methods from July 6 to July 31.
  • Incheon International Airport Corporation donated 100 million won to aid victims of recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

South Korea is initiating several public engagement initiatives and demonstrating international aid. The Ministry of Interior and Safety is calling for participation in the '2026 Earthquake Safety AI Video Contest,' running from July 6 to August 9. This contest invites the public to create videos on earthquake preparedness, including safety protocols and finding evacuation sites. Further details are available on the contest's website, earthquake-safety.com.

Concurrently, the National Police Agency is launching the '14th Scientific Investigation Idea Contest,' open from July 6 to August 31. This initiative seeks innovative ideas from the public for new scientific investigation techniques and improvements in equipment utilization. Participants can find more information on the official website, kcsi.go.kr.

In a gesture of international solidarity, the Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on July 5th that it has donated 100 million won to the Community Chest of Korea (Love's Fruit). This contribution is designated to support relief efforts and recovery for victims of recent severe earthquakes in Venezuela. The funds will be channeled through the organization to assist with humanitarian aid and reconstruction in the affected regions.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.