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Ye-won Lee has donated 30 million won in charitable funds to Korea University Medical Center.

On the 31st, Korea University announced, "Ye-won Lee made a donation to support medically vulnerable groups. The funds will be used for public purposes, such as supporting medical expenses for seniors who are in the medical blind spots."

Ye-won Lee is taking a commemorative photo with Eulsik Yoon, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Director of Korea University Medical Center, after donating a charitable fund of 30 million won to Korea University Medical Center. Photo by Korea University Medical Center

This donation was made based on 15 million won voluntarily raised by Ye-won Lee's fan club, "Perfect Bunny," according to the number of birdies she made during the season. Ye-won Lee then contributed an equal amount through a matching grant, bringing the total to 30 million won.

Ye-won Lee, a member of the Class of 2022 in the Department of International Sports at Korea University, shared her thoughts: "I heard that there are quite a few people who delay treatment due to financial difficulties in the medical field, which led me to decide to donate. I am grateful to be able to provide even a small amount of help to those in need." She added, "I want to continue practicing sharing so that I can give back the love I have received from my fans to society."

Ye-won Lee has consistently practiced sharing, including quietly donating 20 million won in March when a large wildfire struck the Yeongnam region, without making it public. She received the Rookie of the Year award on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour in 2022. In 2023, she swept the Player of the Year, Money Leader, and Lowest Stroke Average awards, establishing herself as a leading player on the KLPGA. She also became the multi-win champion for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025, achieving a total of nine career victories.