Kim Byung-joo, Chairman of MBK Partners, Selected as Forbes '2024 Asia Philanthropist'

Selected for the third time following 2021 and 2022
Donated 35.7 billion KRW to Harford University in the US this year
Also donated 30 billion KRW to 'Seoul City Kim Byung-joo Library'

Kim Byung-joo, Chairman of MBK Partners, has been selected as one of Forbes Asia’s 2024 Heroes of Philanthropy. This marks the third time, following 2021 and 2022.

On the 10th (local time), Forbes, the American business magazine, announced 15 philanthropists from Asia, including Chairman Kim. Forbes particularly highlighted individuals who have contributed to the education sector, highly praising Chairman Kim’s contributions in this area. In April, Kim donated $25 million (approximately 35.7 billion KRW) to his alma mater, Haverford College, to establish the “Institute for Ethical Leadership.” This is one of the largest donations in the history of Haverford College.

Chairman Kim also donated 30 billion KRW to build the “Seoul Metropolitan Kim Byung-joo Library” in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The library is scheduled to be completed in February 2027 and aims to contribute culturally to the local community.

Since founding the MBK Scholarship Foundation in 2007, Kim has supported scholarships for 18 years and continues active donations to institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Carnegie Hall in New York.

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