With regard to enormous loss of human lives caused by an avalanche near the Salang Pass 
in northern Afghanistan on February 8, the Government of the Republic of Korea has decided 
to provide emergency relief supplies worth 100,000 dollars to support recovery efforts.

As of February 11, the avalanche has left 166 people dead and 125 injured, and about 2,600 
people have been rescued. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan 
is also supporting rescue operations.

The Salang Pass struck by the avalanche is a major transportation route which connects northern 
Afghanistan to the capital Kabul. It lies at an altitude of 3,900 meters above sea level and is located 
in the northern Parwan Province. 


                              Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT 

* unofficial translation