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South Korean charities are embracing cryptocurrency donations and pushing for simpler one-click systems to make giving easier. With over 10 million crypto users in the country, organizations see digital currency as the future of charitable giving.
Son Ho-jun, a popular Korean actor, donated 10 million won (roughly $7,500) to support families with seriously ill children through McDonald's annual charity walk. The donation will help build Korea's first Ronald McDonald House in the Seoul area.
Korean star IU celebrated her birthday by donating $200,000 to five charities supporting vulnerable communities. The actress and singer has given back during every major milestone since her 2008 debut.
Korean singer Lim Young-woong and his devoted fanbase just proved that celebrity influence can spark a nationwide wave of generosity. Together, they've donated over $2 million to support vulnerable communities across Korea and beyond.
A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.
For nearly 31 years, Catholics in Seoul have gathered every Tuesday night to pray for reconciliation with North Korea. The 1500th Mass brought together 400 people who continue believing peace is possible.
A North Korean women's soccer team arrived in South Korea for the first time in eight years, and fans snapped up all 7,000 tickets in just one day. The historic visit offers a rare moment of connection between nations that have called each other enemies.
For the first time in six years, a North Korean sports team has traveled to South Korea, bringing together rival nations for a women's soccer championship. Captain Ji So-yun promises her hometown crowd a victory they'll never forget.
Despite years of political tension, hundreds of South Koreans cheered through pouring rain as a North Korean women's football team defeated a local squad 2-1 on Wednesday. The match marks the first time North Korean athletes have competed in South Korea since 2018.
In a historic first, a North Korean women's soccer team visited South Korea after eight years and won the Asian Champions League final. The emotional victory brought together divided neighbors through the power of sports.
For the first time since 2018, a North Korean sports team will compete in South Korea as women's soccer players cross the border for a championship match. The rare visit signals a warming moment between two nations technically still at war.
British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.
South Korea just teamed up with Google DeepMind to supercharge its national AI research program. The partnership brings Nobel Prize-winning AI expertise to Korea's science future.
The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.
A South African charity shop turned donated goods into over R2.1 million for animal welfare last year, funding 371 sterilizations and emergency care across the country. Since 2012, SAINTs has now contributed over R30 million to helping vulnerable animals.
South Korea successfully launched its next-generation Earth observation satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, advancing the nation's ability to manage disasters and protect its citizens. The achievement marks a major step forward in South Korea's growing space technology sector.
A yellow lab who helps catch child predators in Kentucky just received a protective vest worth $1,800, thanks to a nonprofit that's outfitted over 6,000 police dogs nationwide. K9 Charity specializes in sniffing out hidden electronics that could contain evidence of abuse.
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
A grassroots charity started with a single football match has raised half a million pounds for intensive care over nearly four decades. BASICS closes its doors after becoming the second-largest charity supporter in hospital history.
British businesses can now donate office equipment and surplus stock to charities without paying extra VAT, removing a tax barrier that previously discouraged corporate giving. The timing couldn't be better as UK charity donations dropped £1.4 billion last year.
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