To aid the current plastic pollution situation, South Korea grants $9 million assistance to the Philippines and Timor-Leste to combat marine plastics pollution in their respective countries. The six-year initiative called "Reducing Marine Plastics in the East Asian Seas Region" aims to improve the management of marine plastics in two countries through science-based governance, innovative solutions to promote circular economy, regular beach monitoring on marine plastics, relevant training, and community awareness drive.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/07/expats-diplomats/korea-helps-ph-combat-marine-plastic-pollution/1904153

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