Additional Youth Culture and Arts Pass Issued... Up to KRW 200,000 for Non-Metropolitan Youth

For Those Born in 2006 and 2007, Applications Open from August 10

Usable for Performances, Exhibitions, Movies, and Now Also Books

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on August 10 that it will offer an additional issuance of the 'Youth Culture and Arts Pass' through its official website from 10:00 a.m. the same day until November 30.

The Youth Culture and Arts Pass, jointly issued by the ministry and the Arts Council Korea, is a program that provides opportunities for Korean youth aged 19 and 20 to enjoy cultural and artistic activities, such as performances, exhibitions, and movies. This year, it targets those born in 2006 and 2007. With this additional issuance, the support has been expanded from existing categories (performances, exhibitions, and movies) to also include books. For books, the pass can be used to purchase publications in the fields of culture, arts, and humanities.

During the first issuance period of this year (from February 25 to June 30), approximately 265,000 young people received the Youth Culture and Arts Pass. In a survey conducted among users, 89.2% of respondents said that they believe the pass will be helpful for their future cultural activities, demonstrating that the program is helping to shape young people’s cultural preferences.

This additional issuance of the Youth Culture and Arts Pass will be funded by unused grants that were recovered after the first half of the year. If the number of applicants exceeds expectations, the application period may end early.

Based on the address listed in the resident registration record of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety at the time of application, those residing in the Seoul metropolitan area will receive KRW 150,000, while those residing outside the metropolitan area will receive KRW 200,000. However, individuals who received a Youth Culture and Arts Pass in the first half of the year but failed to use any of their support funds by July 31—and thus had the entire amount recalled—will not be eligible for this additional issuance.

The support funds can be used until December 31 at nine partner retailers to reserve tickets for performances, exhibitions, movies, or to purchase books. Performances and exhibitions may be reserved through Ticket Link, Melon Ticket, YES24 Ticket, and NOL Ticket; movies through Megabox, CGV, and Lotte Cinema; and books through Seojeom ON and YES24 Book.

Detailed instructions on how to apply and guidelines for use can be found on the official website.

Myung Soo-hyun, Director of Cultural Policy at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated, "The Youth Culture and Arts Pass is a constantly evolving system shaped by the voices of young people," adding, "For the expanded book category as well, we will continue to gather and reflect feedback from youth beneficiaries and those in the field to improve the program."

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