Seoul National University Hospital Receives 200 Million Won Donation in U.S. Stocks

Kim Geo-seok, known as the 'King of Cryptocurrency Donations,' has donated U.S. stocks valued at 200 million won to Seoul National University Hospital. This marks the first time the hospital has received a donation in foreign stocks.

On September 23, Seoul National University Hospital announced that it received approximately 200 million won worth of shares from the U.S. company Unusual Machines during a donation ceremony held in the first conference room of the Korean Medical Association. Half of the donation will be allocated to the development fund for the Heavy Ion Therapy Center and the other half to support low-income pediatric patients.

Previously, Kim had donated Bitcoin and Ripple (XRP) to the hospital, and with this latest contribution, his total donations have reached approximately 1.47 billion won.

Kim, who has shown interest in future industries such as cryptocurrency, quantum computing, and humanoids, is committed to channeling the value of his assets into advancements in healthcare and patient support.

He stated, "If the value created by future technologies can empower patients, there is no more rewarding endeavor for an investor. While donations of virtual assets or foreign stocks may still feel unfamiliar, as these initiatives accumulate, our society's spirit of giving will expand further."

Director Baek Nam-jong of Seoul National University Hospital remarked, "We will use this generous donation, delivered in the form of stocks, to benefit the development of the Heavy Ion Therapy Center and to alleviate the financial burden on pediatric patients and their families."

Meanwhile, Seoul National University Hospital is preparing for future healthcare based on donations and support. The Heavy Ion Therapy Center aims to expand advanced cancer treatment infrastructure, which is currently concentrated in the metropolitan area, with plans to open in the second half of 2027. The Baegot Seoul National University Hospital is being developed as a future-oriented smart hospital based on artificial intelligence and intelligent systems, with a target opening in the first half of 2029.

During the '2026 Seoul National University Hospital Development Fund Night' held this month, Director Baek stated, "Support goes beyond assisting current healthcare; it is the power to prepare for the future of medicine we will create. We will fulfill our responsibility to provide better treatment for patients, better opportunities for medical staff in practice and research, and better healthcare for future generations."