Stars and Stripes, Dec. 29, 1953 

RELIEF CLOTHING-Capt. James Sutton, I Corps C&A officer, presents a jacket, donated as part of the Armed Forces Assistance to Korea program to an orphan girl at the Uijonbu Home for the Aged.  The home, currently being assisted by the Corps welfare efforts, was founded without outside assistance by the old people of Uijonbu and also has become a refuge for orphans.  (USA Photo)

 

I Corps Emphasizes Aid to Korea Program

 

HQ., U.S. I CORPS, Korea, Feb 25-With the end of the war last July, I Corps, in line with Eighth Army, placed great emphasis upon the Armed Forces Assistance to Korea program.  Through its civil affairs section, combat divisions and supporting units, I Corps has helped promote economic progress, rebuild schools and churches, provide food, clothing and medical attention and assist in the overall rehabilitation of hundreds of destroyed or damaged Korean towns and rural areas. 

In addition to receiving more than 5,000 tons of grain distributed through relief food programs in 1953, agrarian inhabitants of one area last fall reaped their greatest rice harvest in 30 years.  The increased use of imported ammonium sulphate fertilizer was partially responsible for this increase in production.

Numerous Other Projects

Besides the agricultural program, I Corps has been responsible for numerous resettlement projects, one of which supports a population of more than 25,000, complete with church and schools. 

A fish hatchery to provide mosquito-eating carp fingerlings for Corps area rice paddies is now in the planning stage.  By moving U.N. forces from former factory sites, purchasing model machinery and offering technical advice, war-ruined industries once again show promise of flourishing.  Schools and churches are being constructed and the Corps has established seven aid stations and two hospitals equipped to give medical care and mass immunization and DDT dustings. 

Other projects, such as the reuniting of separated families, donation of clothing, playground construction, athletic tournaments and parties are among the countless activities being sponsored by Corps personnel.

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