Bong Joon-ho Donates 100 Million KRW to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Director Bong Joon-ho, who won four Academy Awards for the film "Parasite," is returning to Korea through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the 16th. / Yeongjongdo - Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jong-gil] Director Bong Joon-ho donated 100 million won to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and overcome its damage. Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association announced this on the 27th, stating that the donation will be used to purchase health masks and hand sanitizers to prevent infection among vulnerable groups as well as to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Director Bong also urged overcoming the COVID-19 damage at Incheon International Airport on the 16th, when he returned after receiving the Academy Award for Best Picture. He said, "I want to applaud the people who are doing an excellent job overcoming COVID-19," and added, "I will wash my hands diligently and join the efforts to overcome COVID-19."

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