Actress Lee Young-ae donated 100 million won to Ukraine.
Ukrainian ambassador to Korea Dmitro Ponomarenko released the donation news and letter on his SNS on March 1st, saying, "I was moved by the letter, financial help, and request to end the war as soon as possible from the famous Korean actress Lee Young-ae, who supports Ukraine." did.
Ambassador Dmitro Ponomarenko said the donations would be used for victims of Russian attacks.
Lee Young-ae sent her a letter of her own heart along with her check for 100 million won.
In her open letter, Lee Young-ae said, "As a family member of a war veteran, I feel the horror of war more than anyone else. I sincerely wish that the war will stop and peace will be established in Ukraine."
Lee Young-ae's father was a veteran of the Korean War.
-The following is the full text of Lee Young-ae's letter-
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 end soon and peace will be established in Ukraine, and I pray for the well-being and safety of all Ukrainians.
Ukrainians who love freedom and peace, I hope you 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.
May God always be with you.
(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kim Ji-hye)