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McDonald's Korea doubles Happy Meal donation amount to 100 won in May

Posted : 2026.04.30 10:45 Updated : 2026.06.19 13:41

Donation rate for Happy Meals doubled for Family MonthMcDonald's Korea announced that from April 30 through the end of May, the donation amount accumulated from each Happy Meal purchase will double from 50 won to 100 won. The funds will be used to build and operate Ronald McDonald House, a family lounge next to hospitals where children with serious illnesses and their families can stay.

Donation certificates and stickers to encourage participationTo help children understand and take part in donations, McDonald's Korea will provide a donation certificate and sticker with Happy Meal purchases in May. Each Happy Meal set automatically donates to RMHC Korea.

Family campaign and Happy Walk event in MayThe company will also run a Family Month campaign during the same period. Since entering the Korean market in 1988, McDonald's Korea has continued activities that highlight family values in everyday life, including its "Not Found" Kids Zone initiative. On May 24, it will host the charity walk event McDonald's Happy Walk 2026, expanding participation from 5,000 to 6,000 people.

RMHC Korea and Ronald McDonald House operationsAs a partner and sponsor of RMHC Korea, McDonald's Korea continues to support children with serious illnesses and their families. RMHC Korea is a global nonprofit foundation that builds and operates Ronald McDonald Houses near hospitals so patients and their families can focus on treatment. More than 380 Ronald McDonald Houses are currently operating in more than 60 countries worldwide.

[Who] McDonald's Korea [When] From April 30 through the end of May [Where] Nationwide stores [What] Doubled the Happy Meal donation amount from 50 won to 100 won, provided donation certificates and stickers, launched a Family Month campaign, and will hold Happy Walk on May 24 [How] Automatic donations to RMHC Korea with each Happy Meal set sold; charity walk event expanded to 6,000 participants [Why] To expand everyday acts of sharing within families and support the construction and operation of Ronald McDonald Houses for children with serious illnesses and their families

Q1. How can Happy Meal purchases help support children with serious illnesses?

With each Happy Meal set purchased, a donation is automatically accumulated for RMHC Korea. In May, the amount will double from 50 won to 100 won, and the funds will be used to build and operate Ronald McDonald House, a family lounge next to hospitals for children with serious illnesses and their families.

Q2. Which brand is running a donation campaign during Family Month?

McDonald's Korea is running a campaign from April 30 through the end of May that doubles the Happy Meal donation rate from the previous level. At the same time, it will also hold a Family Month campaign and the Happy Walk charity event on May 24.

Q3. What donation activities can children join?

McDonald's Korea provides donation certificates and stickers with Happy Meal purchases so children can better understand and participate in giving. On May 24, it will also hold Happy Walk, a charity walk event that the whole family can join.

This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.