Professional Golfer Lee Seung-yean Appointed as Ambassador for Plan International Korea

'Miracle Golfer' Lee Seung-min, Moving Beyond the Field to the Scene of Sharing

Professional golfer Lee Seung-min (29, Hana Financial Group), who has established himself as an 'icon of hope' by overcoming the limitations of developmental disabilities to win the G4D Open, is embarking on a new challenge. On July 14, 2026, Lee was appointed as an ambassador for Plan International Korea, an international relief and development NGO. This decision is deeply meaningful as it goes beyond a mere social contribution by a sports star, extending the perseverance and courage he showed on the field into a social message.

Management Seoul, Lee Seung-min's agency, officially announced on this day that Lee will join hands with Plan International Korea to carry out various activities to promote the rights of children both domestically and internationally. Moving forward, he will serve as the face of various areas, including child support campaigns promoted by Plan, emergency relief activities, and the production of online and offline promotional content to improve awareness of children's rights. In particular, Lee plans to directly convey the value of sharing to the public by wearing clothing featuring the Plan logo in major domestic and international golf tournaments he participates in in the future.

To mark the beginning of his ambassador activities, Lee released a Reels video capturing his signature bright and friendly charm to greet the public. In the video, Lee added a sense of friendliness by wittily sharing the news of his appointment as an ambassador.

"I will share the love I received through golf with children"

Lee Seung-min shared his sincere thoughts regarding this appointment. He stated, "I find it deeply meaningful to be appointed as an ambassador for Plan," adding, "I will actively participate in various activities so that I can share the much love I have received through golf with children." This demonstrates his determination to connect the public support he gained on the field with practical actions for children, who are socially vulnerable.

Plan International Korea also expressed great expectations for Lee's joining. An official said, "Pro Lee Seung-min's healthy energy and positive influence will serve as an opportunity to convey the value of sharing to more people." They added, "He is expected to help create an environment where children around the world can learn and grow safely by participating in various campaigns in the future."

Lee Seung-min's move is not just a one-time event. As his life itself—overcoming developmental disabilities to achieve success on the professional stage—is a message in itself, the voice of sharing he conveys is expected to provide practical courage to the marginalized. By connecting the influence of a sports star to the social agenda of children's rights, his scope of activity is expected to expand further beyond the field and into the world.

Lee Seung-min's Sincerity: "I will share the love I received through golf with children"

Lee Seung-min shared his personal thoughts on his appointment as an ambassador. He said, "I find it deeply meaningful to be appointed as an ambassador for Plan."

He then expressed his specific determination for the future, saying, "I will actively participate in various activities so that I can share the much love I have received through golf with children."

Background and Context

Lee Seung-min overcame the difficulties of developmental disabilities to win the G4D Open, a golf tournament for people with disabilities. This achievement served as an opportunity for him to be called the 'Miracle Golfer' and deliver a message of hope to the public.

Prior to this appointment as an ambassador, he greeted the public through a Reels video that captured his bright and friendly charm.