Lee Seunghwan Donates COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund "Hope It Is Used Where More Difficult and Urgent"

Published 11 May.2020 16:17(KST)

Singer Lee Seung-hwan. Photo by Lee Seung-hwan Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Singer Lee Seung-hwan donated the emergency disaster relief funds provided by the government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the 11th, Lee Seung-hwan posted on his Instagram, "I hope and believe that it will be used transparently and promptly in places that are more difficult and desperate. Emergency disaster relief fund. Voluntary donation," along with a photo certifying the donation.

Earlier, in February, Lee Seung-hwan donated 30 million won to the National Disaster Relief Association to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

He has also continued donating by holding charity concerts to support the treatment of pediatric cancer patients since 2001. It is reported that the amount donated through charity performances to the Korea Leukemia Children's Foundation has reached approximately 1.035 billion won.

Singer Lee Seunghwan announced on the 11th on his Instagram that he donated the government's emergency disaster relief fund in response to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Photo by Lee Seunghwan Instagram post capture

Meanwhile, applications for the emergency disaster relief funds via credit and debit cards began on the 11th at 7 a.m. through nine card companies. Applications can be made through the PC and mobile websites and smartphone applications of KB Kookmin Card, NH Nonghyup Card, Lotte Card, BC Card, Samsung Card, Shinhan Card, Woori Card, Hana Card, and Hyundai Card.

Those who wish to donate their emergency disaster relief funds can indicate their intention to donate during the application process. Donations can be made by selecting all or part of the support amount in units of 10,000 won on the card company’s website, and the remaining amount after the donation will be loaded onto the card.

The support amounts are 400,000 won for a single-person household, 600,000 won for a two-person household, 800,000 won for a three-person household, and 1,000,000 won for households of four or more.