aespa's WINTER donates 200 million won to UNICEF and Samsung Seoul Hospital to support children affected by conflict and disasters.
March/19/2026 15:27
aespa's WINTER donated a total of 200 million won (about 2 million dollars) to the UNICEF Korean Committee and the patient happiness fund of Samsung Seoul Hospital. On the 19th, the UNICEF Korean Committee (Chairman: Jeong Gap-yeong) revealed that WINTER donated 100 million won (about 1 million dollars) and newly joined the 'UNICEF Owners Club,' a gathering of high-value sponsors. This donation was made in accordance with WINTER's intention to support the recovery of a peaceful daily life for children suffering from recent conflicts and disasters. The fund is planned to be fully used to support the physical and psychological treatment, nutrition, and health of children in conflict and disaster areas for their healthy growth. Having spread good influence through sharing activities for marginalized neighbors, she expressed, 'I wanted to return the great love I received from fans to the world. I hope that all children around the world can go to school and enjoy ordinary daily life without losing their dreams, regardless of their circumstances.' Jo Mi-jin, Secretary-General of the UNICEF Korean Committee, stated, 'Due to ongoing conflicts and disasters around the world, children are experiencing harsher times,' and expressed deep gratitude to WINTER for practicing precious sharing in hopes of restoring a peaceful daily life for children worldwide. On the same day, Samsung Seoul Hospital announced that WINTER donated 100 million won to the patient happiness fund.
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