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Ronald McDonald House Korea is a strong source of support that helps protect the everyday lives of families with pediatric children

We protect the daily lives of families so that the child's family can focus solely on treatment. We stand by them as a warm source of strength at every moment of recovery.

Our promise to the families

  • Mission

    We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.

  • Vision

    A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.

  • Slogan Family Stays

We stand with pediatric families in their everyday lives

We provide support to help children undergoing treatment and their families
continue their daily lives while focusing on recovery.

  • House Operation

    We provide a warm space where children and their families can stay together.

  • Family Support

    We bring comfort, strength, and hope to children and families during treatment.

  • Education and Play

    We help children laugh, and grow even during treatment.

  • Special Program

    We convey comfort and hope through various programs.

The journey we've shared

This is a story of walking together while protecting the daily lives of a family.

Family smiling together
2024–Present: Expanding Ronald McDonald Houses in the Seoul Metropolitan Area
2026
Participated in the 3rd McDonald's Happy Walk in May
Signed an MOU with Green Umbrella in May for the construction of the Ronald McDonald House in Gangnam
Hanjin Group and Inha University signed a tripartite MOU for the construction of the Ronald McDonald House at Inha University.
2025
Held the Ronald McDonald House Korea Gala Dinner
Launched the Care Kit Corporate Volunteer Program to support families of seriously ill children in October
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 Writing Contest in May
Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan launched arts and crafts classes and mental wellness programs in April
Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan surpassed 10,000 cumulative overnight stays in March
2024
Hosted the 1st McDonald's Family Walking Festival in May
2019–2023: Establishment of Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan
2023
Sue Ahn Appointed CEO
Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan Surpassed 4,000 Cumulative Overnight Stays
2022
Hosted the Rare Disease Family Camp with the Gyeongnam Regional Center for Rare Diseases
Participated in the Korea Charity Ride
2020
Move-In Began at Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan
2019
Opened Korea's First Ronald McDonald House at Busan National University Yangsan Hospital in September
2007–2018: Establishment of Ronald McDonald House Korea Foundation
2016
Hosted the Gala Dinner and Olivia Bazaar
Held the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan
2015
Hosting of the 1st Woolim Writing Contest
Jeffrey Jones Appointed Chairman
2014
Hosted the 1st Busan National University Yangsan Hospital Family Camp
Supported the 1st Children's Dentistry Class at Seoul National University Dental Hospital
Provided Facility Support for the Children's Hospital School at Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Severance Hospital
2009
Supported the establishment of the Ronald McDonald House Family Lounge at Seoul National University Hospital.
2008
Established and Supported the Children's Hospital School at Busan National University Children's Hospital
2007
Established Ronald McDonald House Korea Foundation

Time with the families

  • 0 Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan Total Guests
  • 0 Hot Meal Provided
  • 100+ Corporate Partner Together
  • 0 Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan Total Nights Stayed

* As of October 2026

Closer to the moment you need it most

We are expanding the house so that more families of pediatric patients can be with them during treatment.

  • Ronald McDonald House: Yangsan
  • Ronald McDonald House: Gangnam
  • Ronald McDonald House: Inha
  • Ronald McDonald House: Seocho
  • Ronald McDonald House: Yeonhui
Inha
Yeonhui
Seocho
Gangnam
Yangsan

A symbol of heart for the pediatric families

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.