# Philanthropic donations for child welfare in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philanthropic-donations-for-child-welfare-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-08-17T23:58:53.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ji-yeon Cho, CEO of Soon-i Bio, has joined the UNICEF Honors Club following a pledge of 100 million won. A consistent supporter of UNICEF since 2014, Cho stated the donation is intended to help children facing challenges from war, poverty, disease, and disasters, serving as a foundation to help “children’s dreams grow regardless of their environment.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Ji-yeon Cho joins UNICEF Honors Club with 100 million won pledge

Soon-i Bio CEO Ji-yeon Cho has joined the UNICEF Honors Club with a 100 million won pledge to support children facing poverty, war, and disease.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ji-yeon-cho-joins-unicef-honors-club-with-100-million-won-pledge

### 2026-08-10: Kim Ji-won donates 100 million won to Seoul National University Children's Hospital

Actress Kim Ji-won donated 100 million won to Seoul National University Children's Hospital to support low-income patients and improve medical facilities for children with rare diseases.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-ji-won-donates-100-million-won-to-seoul-national-university-childrens-hospital

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