[News] Jang Keun Suk, donated 100 million won for the forest fire in Gangwon-do, fans donated additional 60 million won

Original source: NEWSIS
Credit: 追根碩緣 – 張根碩台灣鰻魚後援會 Jang Keun Suk 장근석 FanClub in Taiwan
Translation: JKS FC in Taiwan


Korean pop star Jang Keun Suk (32) donated 100 million won to the affected area of Gangwon-do for forest fire. Tree J management company remarked on the 10th, “Jang Keun Suk, a propaganda ambassador of Gangwon Province felt extremely sorry on receiving the news. He donated 100 million won to the HopeBridge National Disaster Relief Association in hope of bringing the strengths to victims.”

Jang Keun Suk’s fans also lent a helping hand and are expected to donate 60 million won worth of goods and donations.

On the 4th, a forest fire broke out in areas Gaocheng, Sokcho, Gangneung, Donghae, and Linho in Gangwon-do, causing one death and 1757 hectares of forest into ashes. The South Korean government has designated the Gangwon-do, which is suffering from a forest fire, as a “specially affected area.”

In addition, Jang Keun Suk is serving in the alternative service. He will be retired from his enlistment in 2020.