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Actor Nam Joo-hyuk Donates 100 Million Won to Seoul Asan Hospital, Totaling 500 Million Won
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Actor Nam Joo-hyuk Donates 100 Million Won to Seoul Asan Hospital, Totaling 500 Million Won

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Nam Joo-hyuk donated 100 million won to Seoul Asan Medical Center.
  • His total donations to the hospital now reach 500 million won.
  • The funds will support pediatric patient care, medical environment improvements, and emotional support for children.

Actor Nam Joo-hyuk has made a generous donation of 100 million won (approximately $72,000 USD) to Seoul Asan Medical Center, bringing his total contributions to the hospital to 500 million won. The funds are earmarked for enhancing the medical environment for pediatric and adolescent patients. This includes improving treatment facilities, supporting medical staff research and education, providing home treatment for severely ill children, and offering emotional and integrated care for young patients and their families.

Nam Joo-hyuk has a history of charitable giving, starting in 2018. He previously donated 30 million won to his alma mater, Suwon Suil High School, to support scholarships. He has also contributed to disaster relief efforts, such as donating to victims of wildfires. His consistent support for those in need underscores a commitment to philanthropy.

The actor recently appeared in the Netflix series 'The Palace,' portraying the character Guicheon, who possesses abilities that transcend realms. 'The Palace' marks Nam Joo-hyuk's return to acting after his military service.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.