Last month, with the United States reeling under a surge in coronavirus cases, South Korea returned the favor. It sent “COVID-19 Survival Boxes” to Peace Corps alumni in the United States. “The irony of having South Korea send us COVID-19 supplies and gifts is not lost on any of us,” Courtright said. AdvertisementThe Peace Corps program was started in 1961 by President Kennedy with the stated goal of promoting world peace; volunteers work in education, healthcare and other areas. Now on hold because of the pandemic, the Peace Corps has deployed more than 235,000 volunteers to about 140 different countries throughout its history.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 20, 2020 17:26 UTC