歌手で俳優のIUが、自身の誕生日である土曜日に3億ウォンを寄付した。所属事務所のEdam Entertainmentは、この寄付が「IUaena（アイユアイナ）」の名義で行われたことを認めた。
1億ウォンはソウルの峨山病院に寄付された。残りの2億ウォンは、4つの地域慈善団体に均等に分配された。
これらの資金は、経済的困難に直面している患者、児童・青少年のための教育・文化プログラム、独居老人、ひとり親世帯の支援、および障がい者のための高度な補助機器の提供に充てられる。
IUは、デビュー記念日や誕生日、年末年始などに「IUaena」の名義で定期的な寄付を行っている。今月初めには、こどもの日に合わせて児童や青少年の支援のために1億ウォンを寄付した。
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Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union reached a tentative wage agreement on May 20. The planned 18-day strike starting May 21 has been postponed.
K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment has signed a new partnership with UNICEF to support children in Indonesia. The agreement was concluded at the UNICEF Indonesia office in Jakarta on Friday, expanding the company's social contribution efforts across Southeast Asia. It includes installing gender-separated modern toilets and water quality monitoring systems in 60 schools by 2028.
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Blackpink member Jennie has donated 100 million won to help elderly families stay warm during the winter. The contribution, announced on February 24, 2026, supports Sean's campaign Raise Korea’s Temperature by 1 Degree. The funds will aid vulnerable households through the Coal Briquette Bank.
Lee Hae-in, a former K-pop idol turned producer, has co-founded All My Anecdotes to help artists navigate life after their spotlight fades. The agency aims to foster independent thinkers in an industry known for short-lived careers. All My Anecdotes plans to debut the virtual girl group OWIS on March 23.
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The Korean government plans to invest a combined 750 billion won ($502.8 million) over the next two years to commercialize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled products, the finance ministry said on March 18. The plan was finalized at a meeting of economy-related ministers chaired by Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, as part of a blueprint for a 'super-innovation economy'.
Hyundai Motor Group announced a 9 trillion won investment in the Saemangeum area of North Jeolla Province to build an AI data center, robotics cluster, and hydrogen facilities. The initiative was revealed at an MOU signing ceremony attended by President Lee Jae Myung, who vowed strong government support. The project is projected to create about 70,000 jobs and generate 16 trillion won in economic value.
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Samsung Electronics and its union failed to reach a wage deal on May 13 despite government mediation, increasing the chance of an 18-day strike from May 21. The union demands performance bonuses equal to 15 percent of operating profit.