2PM's Jun-ho Joins Fight Against Famine in World Vision Event

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Jun-ho of boy band 2PM has been appointed as a promotional ambassador to World Vision International's annual charity event, "24-Hour Famine."

Participants are to go without food for a full day to draw attention to the plight of the severely impoverished.

The worldwide event, which runs in over 20 countries, aims to raise awareness of global problems such as poverty, famine, disease and war.

Jun-ho traveled to Ethiopia in January, where he took care of patients suffering from elephantiasis, a rare form of skin disease.

He has also been financially supporting Ghanaian children.

englishnews@chosun.com / Jul. 31, 2012 09:30 KST