Korea Joongang Daily
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'Every Dream Matters' to JYP Entertainment, nonprofit donations total 8 billion won since 2020

JYP Entertainment has donated 7.92 billion won ($5.4 million) since launching its nonprofit program in 2020 and has supported hospital fees for 4,101 children across 10 countries, according to the agency on Monday.

2026-04-20

Former footballer Ahn Jung-hwan pledges to donate 436 million won from YouTube earnings

Ahn Jung-hwan, a former professional football player turned broadcaster, said he will donate the entire 436 million won ($294,000) in earnings from his YouTube channel.

2026-04-12

Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin donates 200 million won to mark 20th anniversary of professional debut

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin donated 200 million won ($135,000) to charity to mark the 20th anniversary of his professional debut, the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation (KCLF) said Thursday.

2026-04-09

McDonald's Korea to host 'Happy Walk' charity event in May to celebrate Family Month

McDonald’s Korea will hold the “2026 McDonald’s Happy Walk,” a family-friendly charity walk, at Incheon Munhak Stadium on May 24 to mark Family Month, it said on Thursday.

2026-04-09

Mirae chairman donates entirety of dividends in 2025 as tradition continues

Mirae Asset Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo donated the entirety of his dividends from Mirae Asset Global Investments in 2025, making it his 16th consecutive year of doing so.

2026-04-06

aespa's Winter donates a total of 200 million won to Unicef and Samsung Medical Center

Singer Winter of girl group aespa has donated 200 million won ($133,600) to children suffering from global conflicts and patients from underprivileged families, her agency SM Entertainment said Thursday.

2026-03-19

KAIST receives $3.6 million anonymous donation to support young scientists

An anonymous businessperson has donated 5.06 billion won ($3.6 million) to KAIST, requesting that the spotlight fall on young scientists' achievements rather than the donor.

2026-02-26

Late Samsung chairman's donation to aid in regional blood cancer research, treatment

For years, families of children with blood cancers have traveled to Seoul in search of advanced testing and treatment. A 300 billion won ($210 million) donation from the family of late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee aims to change that.

2026-02-26

BTS's J-Hope donates 350 million won to celebrate birthday

Rapper J-Hope of boy band BTS celebrated his birthday by donating 350 million won ($243,000) to children in need, as well as animals and his school alumni.

2026-02-19

BTS's J-Hope celebrates his birthday by donating 200 million won to children's hospital

J-Hope from BTS has donated 200 million won ($138,000) to the Children’s Hospital at Asan Medical Center in southern Seoul, the hospital said on Wednesday.

2026-02-18