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Cultural heritage program celebrates 10 billion won in contributions from Riot Games

Riot Games Korea’s annual donations to the Korea Heritage Service under its "Cultural Heritage Guardians" program surpassed 10 billion won ($6.8 million) for the first time this year, becoming the first company in Korea to reach the milestone.

2025-12-03

Traveler leaves 1.1 million won, note in Japanese in donation box at Gimhae airport

A traveler left 1.1 million won in cash along with a handwritten note in Japanese in a donation box operated by the Korean Red Cross at Gimhae International Airport, airport officials said.

2025-12-01

Hybe donates 500 million won for Hong Kong fire victims

K-pop giant HYBE and more artists from the industry have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars, joining an outpouring of aid across Asia, to support victims of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong, industry sources said Friday.

2025-11-28

Starbucks Korea receives Prime Minister's Citation for supporting small businesses, local farms

Starbucks Korea received a Prime Minister’s Citation on Tuesday for its support of small businesses and local farms.

2025-11-26

Samsung Electronics tops corporate donations among Korea's leading companies

Samsung Electronics posted the largest amount in corporate donations this year, while SK hynix recorded the biggest increase from a year earlier, according to an industry report on Wednesday. CEOScore analyzed the donations of 218 companies.

2025-11-19

Marathon enthusiast saves five people through organ donation

A 62-year-old marathon enthusiast who was declared brain-dead after a traffic accident has saved five people through organ donation in September, the Korea Organ Donation Agency (KODA) said Thursday.

2025-11-13

Kim Chang-min, indie film director, dies aged 40

Indie film director Kim Chang-min died on Friday at the age of 40. His organs were donated to four people, his family said Sunday. Kim died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 1 p.m. on Friday. Born in 1985, he is known for his work on indie movies.

2025-11-09

DAY6's Dowoon donates 100 million won for pediatric patients

Drummer Dowoon of K-pop rock band DAY6 donated 100 million won ($70,000) to help pediatric patients at the Samsung Medical Center, his agency JYP Entertainment said Tuesday.

2025-11-04

Uzbek man referred to prosecution for funneling $627,000 to terrorist group with fake ‘African well project’

Police have referred an Uzbek man accused of disguising a terrorist fundraising operation as a charity drive for an “African well project” to the Suwon District Prosecutor's Office.

2025-11-03

Hana receives plaque of appreciation from Catholic group for nursing home support

Hana Financial Group was recognized by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres for its continued support of older adults.

2025-11-02