Actress Lee Young-ae has donated 100 million won to Ukraine, which is fighting once morest a Russian invasion.
Ukrainian ambassador to Korea Dmitro Ponomarenko announced the donation of Lee Young-ae through SNS on the 1st, saying, “I was very moved by the letter and financial help from Lee Young-ae, a Korean actress who supports Ukraine. The donation will be used for victims of Russian attacks.” He revealed the donations and letters he received from Lee Young-ae.
In this letter, Lee Young-ae said, “Dear Ukrainian citizens. I am Lee Young-ae, an actress living in Korea. As a family member of a war veteran, I feel the horror of war more deeply than anyone else. I sincerely hope that the war will stop and peace can be established in Ukraine as soon as possible, and I pray for the well-being and safety of all Ukrainians.” said.
“I hope that the people of Ukraine who love freedom and peace do not lose hope and courage. As a peace-loving citizen of a free Republic of Korea, I would like to convey my small but precious heart to the people of Ukraine. I hope that God will always be with you.”
Meanwhile, Lee Young-ae is said to have been widely known in Ukraine through the drama ‘Dae Jang-geum’ in which she appeared.
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