"Up to 100,000 Won Travel Subsidy for Island Trips"…Online Pre-Applications Open Tomorrow

Ministry of the Interior and Safety Offers Up to 100,000 Won in Island Travel Subsidies

For Travelers Staying at Least One Night Between October 1 and November 4

Covers a Wide Range of Actual Travel Expenses Incurred in Island Regions

To mark the "2026 Year of Visiting Islands," the government will provide up to 100,000 won in travel expenses to travelers staying at least one night on an island.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on September 7 that, from October 1 to November 4, travelers staying at least one night on an island will be eligible for travel expense subsidies of up to 100,000 won.

This support program was established to boost island tourism and promote visits to island regions. It is being implemented for the second time, following its initial launch during July and August.

In particular, the program is being carried out in conjunction with the "2026 Yeosu World Island Expo." To encourage expo visitors to explore the various islands around Yeosu, the support period has been set from October 1 to November 4, and the budget for islands in the Yeosu region has been increased.

The support is available to travelers (on a team basis) visiting islands that are not connected to the mainland and require the use of a passenger ferry. The subsidy covers a wide range of actual travel expenses incurred in island regions, including accommodation, meals, ferry fares, and food purchases.

Advance applications can be submitted via the official "2026 Year of Visiting Islands" website from 10:00 a.m. on September 8 until 6:00 p.m. on September 21. If the number of applicants exceeds the available support, recipients will be selected by lottery, and selected applicants will receive individual notifications via text message.

Chosen recipients must actually visit an island during the notified period, then submit proof such as roundtrip ferry tickets and receipts. After verification, they will receive up to 100,000 won in travel expense reimbursement.

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