Ronald McDonald House is a
haven for families with
children in the hospital
Founded in 2007 as the 51st of 250+ Chapters worldwide, Ronald McDonald House Korea provides care, support, and resources to help critically ill children and their families when they need it most.
Our promise to the families
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Mission
We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.
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Slogan
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Vision
A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
More than just a place to stay
We support families physically, financially, and emotionally throughout their child's healthcare journey.
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House Programs
We provide a warm place near the hospital where children and their families can stay together.
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Comforting Meals
We provide warm meals every day to help families focus on what matters most.
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Emotional Support
We help children and families care for their emotional well-being.
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Activities
We bring comfort and hope through special activities.
Our Journey
Our story of standing by families with sick children.
2024–Present: Expanding Ronald McDonald Houses in the Seoul Metropolitan Area
- 2026
- May Participated in the 3rd McDonald's Happy Walk
- May Signed an MOU with ChorogUsan for children to build Ronald McDonald House: Gangnam
- May Signed a three-party MOU with Hanjin Group and Inha University to build Ronald McDonald House: Incheon
- 2025
- December Hosted the Ronald McDonald House Korea Gala Dinner
- October Launched the Care Kit corporate volunteer activity for families with sick children
- Hosted a Hope Camp for children with cancer and leukemia in partnership with Pusan National University Children's Hospital in September
- Participated in the 2nd McDonald's Happy Walk in May
- Hosted the 11th Woolim Poetry Contest in May
- Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan launched arts and crafts classes and mental wellness activities in April
- March Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan surpassed 10,000 nights of stay
- 2024
- May Hosted the 1st McDonald's Family Walking Festival
2019–2023: Establishment of Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan
- 2023
- Sue Ahn Appointed CEO
- Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan surpassed 4,000 nights of stay
- 2022
- Held a Family Camp with the Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital (PNUYH) Rare Disease Center
- Participated in Korea Charity Ride (KCR)
- 2020
- Welcomed the first families to Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan
- 2019
- Opened Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan, the first Ronald McDonald House in Korea, at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
2007–2018: Establishment of Ronald McDonald House Korea
- 2016
- Hosted the Gala Dinner and Olivia Bazaar
- Broke ground on Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan
- 2015
- Hosted the 1st Woolim Poetry Contest
- Jeffrey Jones appointed as Chair
- 2014
- Held the 1st Family Camp with Pusan National University Children's Hospital
- Supported the 1st Children's Dentistry Class at Seoul National University Dental Hospital
- Supported facilities for the hospital school at Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Severance
- 2009
- Opened and supported the Ronald McDonald House Korea Family Lounge at Seoul National University Hospital
- 2008
- Opened and supported the hospital school at Pusan National University Children's Hospital
- 2007
- April Ronald McDonald House Korea founded
Our Impact
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0
families served
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0
warm meals served
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100+
corporate partners
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0
overnight stays
* As of October 2026
Our logo
The Ronald McDonald House logo embodies our values of putting families at the center. The symbol of a heart and a house united as one represents a warm heart for families of sick children.
