Donated KRW 100 million to the Korean Red Cross
Recognized for sustained charitable giving and social contributions

Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation announced on the 9th that Honorary Chairman Cho Youngsu received the Seoul Mayor's Commendation for his contributions to charitable giving and sharing.


The commendation was awarded on the recommendation of the Korean Red Cross in recognition of Cho's sustained social contribution activities, including donating KRW 100 million to the Korean Red Cross in July and joining the Red Cross Honors Club, a group of major donors.


Cho Youngsoo, Honorary Chairman of the Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation, received a Seoul Mayor's Commendation for his contributions to promoting a culture of sharing. From left: Cho Youngsoo, Honorary Chairman of the Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation, and Baek Sumi, Chairwoman of the Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation. Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation

Cho Youngsoo, Honorary Chairman of the Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation, received a Seoul Mayor's Commendation for his contributions to promoting a culture of sharing. From left: Cho Youngsoo, Honorary Chairman of the Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation, and Baek Sumi, Chairwoman of the Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation. Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation

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Cho has consistently donated to organizations including the Community Chest of Korea, Seoul National University, and the Korean Red Cross. He also served as chairman of the Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation for five years starting in 2018, leading initiatives in academic research, scholarships for international students, and support for culture and the arts.


"I am grateful to receive such a meaningful award, but I also feel a great sense of responsibility," Cho said. "I will continue to extend a warm hand to those in need and contribute to building a society where we live together."



Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation is a public-interest foundation established in 2014 with personal funds contributed by Kim Dong-nyeong, chairman of Hanse Yes24 Holdings. It carries out cultural exchange and academic support programs between Korea and Southeast Asia.


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