Comedienne-turned-radio presenter Kim Mi-hwa received a presidential award Monday for her volunteer and charity activities, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs said.
Minister Jeon Jae-hee presented the award on the occasion of Social Welfare Day, in Yeouido, Seoul. Kim was among the award winners who were picked for their charity and volunteer work for the needy.
She has assumed the role of goodwill ambassador for dozens of volunteer groups for the underprivileged. Kim has also continued to donate part of her income to poor and sick children and other social minorities, according to the ministry.