The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Song Pil-ho) announced on the 27th that actor Gong Yoo (real name Gong Ji-cheol) has donated 100 million won for the recovery from wildfire damage.
Gong Yoo stated, "I hope this small contribution can be of help to the disaster victims who are suffering from the prolonged wildfires and to all those, including the firefighters, who are working hard on the ground."
The donation will be used for emergency support and the provision of relief supplies for residents in wildfire-affected areas such as Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam.
Shin Hoon, Secretary-General of Hope Bridge, expressed deep gratitude for Gong Yoo's heartfelt donation, stating, "This contribution will provide practical comfort and strength for recovery to neighbors who are going through difficult times due to disasters."
Meanwhile, donations related to wildfire-affected areas such as Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam can be made through the Hope Bridge website and online fundraising platforms like Naver Happy Bean and Kakao Together. More details can be found on the Hope Bridge website.
The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association is a disaster relief fundraising organization established in 1961 by media companies and social organizations across the country. Its main activities include emergency disaster relief, fundraising and distribution of public donations, community recovery after disasters, and support for vulnerable groups affected by disasters. To date, it has provided 1.6 trillion won in donations and over 60 million relief supplies.
[Kim Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
