[HOAVAVA Event] Charity Golf Tournament Supporting Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Attracts More Than 130 Golfers, Raises Nearly

On July 24, 2026, the 2026 Charity Golf Tournament Supporting Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims in Ho Chi Minh City was held at Song Be Golf Resort in Binh Duong Province. The event attracted more than 130 golfers, along with numerous businesses, organizations, sponsors, and individual donors.

The tournament was jointly organized by HOAVAVA and the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, with the support and cooperation of Song Be Golf Resort and the Ho Chi Minh City Branch of the Vietnam Association of Military-Civilian Medical Personnel. Beyond providing an opportunity for sports and social interaction, the event aimed to mobilize social resources to support Agent Orange/Dioxin victims in Ho Chi Minh City.

The participation of HOAVAVA members also added a meaningful dimension to Vietnam–Korea exchange. HOAVAVA members took part directly in the tournament while contributing to various activities throughout the program.

Among them, Mr. Jung Jin Sool, Chairman of the KAPRO Association, presented 150 servings of Korean-style tteokgalbi to representatives of the Binh Duong provincial authorities, invited guests, and delegates attending the event. The gift, featuring a distinctive element of Korean cuisine, not only contributed to the program but also served as a meaningful highlight of cultural exchange between the two communities.

In addition, HOAVAVA Chairman Kim Dae Jong, Mr. Son Hyun Soo, and Mr. Ma Hwang Jun made practical contributions to the program. The participation of Korean businesses and individuals helped further strengthen the connection between the Korean community in Vietnam and social initiatives supporting local residents.

These contributions were also recognized by the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin during the event. HOAVAVA Chairman Kim Dae Jong and Mr. Jung Jin Sool, an HOAVAVA member and Chairman of the KAPRO Association, were honored with letters of appreciation. Mr. Son Hyun Soo, Director of Strategy at HOAVAVA, and Mr. Ma Hwang Jun, Director of Finance at HOAVAVA, also received letters of thanks from the Association in recognition of their contributions and support for the program.

The spirit of the tournament continued into the evening at the Gala Dinner, where stories behind the fundraising activities were shared with guests. Among them, the story of a student who is a victim of Agent Orange left a particularly deep impression.

Despite having disabilities affecting both his arms and legs, the student has demonstrated an artistic talent and has continued to create paintings independently. One of his paintings was later purchased for USD 1,000 by Mr. Ha Tae Hyun, Chairman of Youngjin Vina and an HOAVAVA member.

This moment not only provided direct support to the student but also highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for Agent Orange victims, especially children, to express their abilities and receive recognition from the community.

Through contributions from participating individuals, businesses, and organizations, the program received VND 714,215,000 and USD 1,200, with a combined value equivalent to nearly VND 750 million, to support activities for Agent Orange/Dioxin victims.

Among these contributions, Song Be Golf Resort provided support valued at VND 250 million and donated the full golf participation fees paid by the golfers to the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin.

These figures demonstrate that a sporting event can create much more than an opportunity for recreation and social interaction. When golfers, businesses, sponsors, and organizations come together, every registration, every contribution, and every act of generosity can become a valuable resource for supporting people facing difficult circumstances.

For HOAVAVA, participating in the program was also part of its efforts to connect social resources between Vietnam and Korea. Through sports, cultural, and charitable activities, HOAVAVA seeks to create more opportunities for businesses and people from both countries to participate in social initiatives, thereby strengthening mutual understanding and connections between Vietnam and Korea.

Although the tournament has come to an end, the contributions recorded, the letters of appreciation, and especially the story of the young student whose painting was sold during the Gala Dinner have left a lasting impression. The event stands as a meaningful example of how sport can become a bridge for compassion, solidarity, and giving.