South Korea is planning to begin necessary administrative steps to deliver flood relief aid to North Korea.

A government official said that the preparation process will start this week, adding that North Korea will likely accept the disaster relief supplies willingly.

The official noted that North Korea is not in a situation to refuse South Korea’s offer, although North Korea has yet to express an official response to South Korea’s proposal to send emergency relief.

The government offered on Wednesday to send North Korea emergency aid worth some five-billion won , including daily necessities and medication after a series of media reports on damage from heavy rain. On Thursday, North Korea asked for food and cement in addition.