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Korea faces blood reserve shortages as flu outbreak curbs donations

Korea’s blood reserves have fallen below recommended levels as an early influenza outbreak curbs donations and the return of medical residents causes a surge in blood demand, the Korean Red Cross said.

2026-01-20

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

Korean Red Cross president to step down after 2023 racist remarks made public, top office orders probe

Korea’s top office ordered a government investigation into Kim Chul-soo, the president of the Korean Red Cross, on Friday, following reports that he made racially discriminatory remarks about foreign ambassadors at a gala event in 2023.

2025-11-07

Complaint filed against Jeon Somi for using Red Cross symbol to promote beauty brand

A complaint has reportedly been filed with the police against singer Jeon Somi due to her recent unauthorized use of the Korean Red Cross symbol in a promotional kit for her beauty brand GLYF, according to Sports Kyunghyang on Friday.

2025-11-07

Korean Red Cross hosts holiday volunteer events

Volunteers from the Korean Red Cross and Korea Zinc delivered briquettes and holiday gift packages to households in need during festive events in northern Seoul and Gyeonggi.

2024-12-03

Red Cross holds bazaar in Busan

People look at products for sale at a Red Cross charity market at the Shade Tree Square at Busan City Hall on Thursday.

2024-11-07

Red Cross Bazaar raises money for vulnerable households

The 2024 Red Cross Bazaar, hosted by the Korean Red Cross at Coex in Seoul, showcases items for sale, with all profits benefiting vulnerable households, continuing a tradition that started in 1984.

2024-10-29

Red Cross exhibition educates visitors on digital warfare and risks

Since 2019, the ICRC has been hosting and organizing the “Digital Dilemmas” exhibition, which presents messages on the consequences of digital risks.

2024-09-26

South offers North humanitarian aid in wake of devastating floods

South Korea offered aid to North Korea as the country grapples with the fallout from massive flooding in its northern regions.

2024-08-01

(G)I-DLE donates 50 million won to Korean Red Cross after costume controversy

Girl group (G)I-DLE donated 50 million won ($32,600) to the Korean Red Cross, 10 days after coming under fire for using the organization's symbol for costumes without permission.

2024-07-29