Seoul: K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment has donated 300 million won (US$202,300) to World Vision to support emergency relief efforts and child medical treatment in Myanmar, which was hit by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake last month.
According to Yonhap News Agency, JYP stated that the donation will be used to provide emergency food, daily necessities, and drinking water to 11 villages in Mandalay State, an area that suffered significant damage from the earthquake. The fund will also cover child medical expenses and offer psychosocial support.
The company expressed its condolences, stating, "We extend our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives, their bereaved families, and everyone who lost their homes in an instant." JYP also emphasized its hope that the medical support will help children and their families recover swiftly and return to normalcy.
The disaster has so far claimed more than 3,500 lives.