Actress Lee Young-ae Donates 100 Million Won to Ukraine: "Hope the War Ends Soon"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Actress Lee Young-ae donated 100 million won to Ukraine, which is under invasion by Russia.

On the 1st, Dmytro Ponomarenko, the Ukrainian ambassador to Korea, revealed on Twitter a check for 100 million won and a letter sent by Lee Young-ae to the people of Ukraine.

In her letter, Lee Young-ae said, "As a family member of a war veteran who experienced war, I feel the horrors of war more deeply than anyone else," and added, "I sincerely hope that the war in Ukraine will stop soon and peace will be established."

She continued, "I pray for the safety and well-being of all the people of Ukraine," and added, "To the people of Ukraine who love freedom and peace, I hope you do not lose hope and courage."

Ambassador Ponomarenko stated, "I was moved by Lee Young-ae's letter and financial donation," and "The donation will be used to help victims of the Russian invasion."

Lee Young-ae's father is a veteran of the Korean War, and her father-in-law is known to have graduated from the Korea Military Academy and participated in the Vietnam War.

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