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Steps the LG Welfare Foundation
takes for a shared world

  • "People are the business itself"
    A people-centered philosophy became our starting point.
    LG Welfare Foundation early years
    Founder and First Chairperson

    Sangnam Koo Cha-Kyung

  • "Acts of integrity become a force
    that moves society."
    We have carried on so that acts of integrity are remembered.
    LG Welfare Foundation growth years
    Second Chairperson

    Hwadam Koo Bon-Moo

  • "Good courage leads our society
    toward a better direction."
    Good actions practiced in unseen places
    connect us to one another, and
    with greater empathy and engagement
    they spread further.
    The LG Welfare Foundation is shaping
    new changes today.
    LG Welfare Foundation today
    Current Chairperson, LG Welfare Foundation

    Koo Yeon-Kyung

Guided by a people-centered philosophy,

honoring acts of integrityand creating change in lives

This is the history of the LG Welfare Foundation.

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A continuing promise to society:
the LG Welfare Foundation timeline

The journey of the LG Welfare Foundation, putting sharing and social responsibility into practice.

2026
Apr

- Launched themed cultural and educational experience program for children from low-income families

- Launched developmental and therapeutic support program for children with ADHD and learning differences

2022
Sep

- Launched accessibility improvement program for people with disabilities

Mar

- Launched support program for Sakhalin Koreans resettling in Korea

Feb

- Launched the "LG Hope Wings Study" educational support program

2020
Apr

- Opened the 10th daycare center (Gangseo-gu M-Valley Keunnamu Public Daycare)

2019
Mar

- Honored the 100th LG Good Citizen Award recipient

2018
Feb

- Opened the 9th daycare center (Yongsan Malgeun Sup Daycare)

2016
Apr

- Opened the 8th daycare center (Incheon Seo-gu Duru Nuri Public Daycare)

2015
Sep

- Launched the LG Good Citizen Award (1st recipient honored)

Apr

- Opened the 7th daycare center (Cheonan Seongjeong Public Daycare)

Jan

- Koo Bon-moo inaugurated as 2nd Chairperson

2014
Mar

- Opened the 6th daycare center (Geumcheon-gu Saerom Public Daycare)

2013
Feb

- Opened the 5th daycare center (Cheongju 365 Open Public Daycare)

2012
Jul

- Supported construction of the National Diabetes Center in Cambodia

Feb

- Opened the 4th daycare center (Yeosu Yeocheon Public Daycare)

2011
Nov

- Launched "Sarang-ui Pumasi" employee volunteer program

2010
Apr

- Opened the 3rd daycare center (Osan Sucheong Public Daycare)

2009
Aug

- Opened the 2nd daycare center (Gumi Cheonsaeng Public Daycare)

2008
Sep

- Opened the 1st daycare center (Paju Keunnamu Mirae Huimang Public Daycare)

Apr

- Opened the 14th welfare center (Gwangju Seo-gu Senior Welfare Center)

2006
Dec

- Launched daycare center construction program

Jun

- Opened the 13th welfare center (Ulsan Senior Welfare Center)

2005
Sep

- Opened the 12th community welfare center (Osan Community Welfare Center)

Apr

- Launched medical equipment program for free clinics

2004
Mar

- Launched emergency assistance program for families facing crisis

2003
Nov

- Opened the 11th welfare center (Jinju Welfare Center for People with Disabilities)

Jul

- Opened the 10th welfare center (Mokpo Welfare Center for People with Disabilities)

2001
Sep

- Opened the 9th community welfare center (Burak Community Welfare Center)

2000
Nov

- Launched "Warm Home" home improvement program

Apr

- Opened the 8th community welfare center (Cheongju Seobu Community Welfare Center)

1999
Apr

- Opened the 7th community welfare center (Geumo Community Welfare Center)

1998
Aug

- Launched graduate student scholarship program

Jun

- Launched educational equipment support for community study rooms serving young people

Apr

- Opened the 6th community welfare center (Ssangbong Community Welfare Center)

1997
Nov

- Launched basic education facility program in developing countries

Jun

- Opened the 5th community welfare center (Sajik Community Welfare Center)

1996
Sep

- Launched mobile bath service vehicle program

Apr

- Launched childcare cost support for one-parent families

Feb

- Opened the 4th community welfare center (Nokbeon Community Welfare Center)

1995
Jul

- Launched pediatric growth hormone treatment access program

Jun

- Published the Social Welfare Research Series

Mar

- Launched educational video production program for young people

Feb

- Renamed to LG Welfare Foundation

1994
Sep

- Opened the 3rd community welfare center (Gyeongnam Youth Welfare Center)

1993
Mar

- Launched free Madang-nori traditional theater touring program

- Opened the 2nd community welfare center (Wolgok Community Welfare Center)

1992
Nov

- Launched senior welfare program (daily essentials for older adults living at home; physical therapy room support)

Oct

- Opened the foundation's 1st community welfare center (Seodaemun Community Welfare Center)

Sep

- Launched audio-visual equipment support for elementary schools in remote and rural areas

1991
Nov

- Launched educational equipment support for special education schools

- Launched community welfare center construction program for low-income urban neighborhoods

Jun

- Launched support program for child-headed households

Apr

- Launched assistive device support program for people with disabilities

Jan

- Established the Lucky-Goldstar Welfare Foundation (Founding Chairperson: Koo Cha-kyung)