Singer Young-tak donated 100 million won to help with the wildfire disaster.
The Korea Red Cross Gyeongbuk Branch (Chairman Kim Jae-wang) announced on the 26th that singer Young-tak donated 100 million won to support victims of wildfire damage in the Gyeongbuk region and the Red Cross relief activities. The donation will be used through the Gyeongbuk Red Cross for emergency livelihood support, provision of relief supplies, and recovery activities for affected residents.
The agency noted, "Young-tak was saddened by the news of the wildfire damage that occurred near his hometown, Andong, and decided to donate with the hope that those affected would return to their daily lives as soon as possible." They added, "We hope this offers some comfort and hope to the affected residents."
Young-tak has consistently engaged in charitable activities, such as donating scholarships for vulnerable children and providing disaster relief funds for heavy rainfall in the Gyeongbuk region. His donation to support wildfire damage has become another example of his positive influence.
Chairman Kim Jae-wang expressed gratitude, saying, "I deeply appreciate singer Young-tak's warm generosity." He added, "This donation will be used quickly and transparently to provide practical help to affected residents."
In addition to Young-tak, others including Jannabi, Go Youn-jung, Han Ji-min, Suzy, Go Min-shi, Kim Nayoung, Lee Chan-won, Yoo Jae-suk, Park Bo-young, Yim Siwan, NCT Haechan, So Yu-jin, Shim Jin-hwa, Kim Jin-woo, and Chun Woo-hee have also contributed donations for wildfire disaster support, bringing inspiration.
Meanwhile, on the 26th, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters reported that the death toll from six medium to large wildfires that broke out across the country since the 21st has risen to 20, including a rescue helicopter pilot.
As a result of these wildfires, a total of 23,491 people have taken refuge in the Uiseong Indoor Gymnasium or nearby schools, including 2,975 in Uiseong, 6,937 in Andong, 10,391 in Cheongsong, 980 in Yeongyang, and 2,208 in Yeongdeok.
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