ROK rescue team continues search for "miracle" quake survivors

ROK rescue team continues search for "miracle" quake survivors

Kim, with more than 33 years of rescue experience, said he was deeply moved by the great resources the Chinese government had dispatched in money, materials and personnel for disaster relief.

"We have brought advanced equipment and experienced crew, together with anti-epidemic medicines," said Kim.

As of 2 p.m. on Saturday, 28,881 people were confirmed dead nationwide in the massive earthquake and the death toll is estimated to exceed 50,000.

More than 200 foreign rescuers from Japan, Russia, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Singapore are in Sichuan to help with rescue and relief.