Government Provides 1.1 Million Won Each for Cultural Activities to 2.67 Million Vulnerable People

298.3 Billion KRW Invested in Munhwa Nuri Card Project... Over 40,000 Beneficiaries
Cultural Services Visiting the Elderly and Disabled

This year, the number of beneficiaries of the Integrated Cultural Voucher (Munhwa Nuri Card) will increase by 40,000 from last year to 2.67 million people. On the 31st, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that it will invest a total of 298.3 billion KRW in the Munhwa Nuri Card project, including 210.2 billion KRW from the national government and 88.1 billion KRW from local governments. An annual support of 110,000 KRW will be provided to 2.67 million people aged 6 and older who are basic livelihood security recipients, legally designated lower-income groups, and single-parent families.

The Munhwa Nuri Card is a voucher that supports cultural, artistic, travel, and sports activities for socially vulnerable groups. It can be used at approximately 27,000 affiliated stores nationwide in related fields. Discount benefits include 2,500 KRW for movie tickets, 10% off book purchases, and 40% off sports event tickets. Admission tickets donated by cultural and artistic organizations, called 'Nanum Tickets,' can also be used up to 4 tickets per person (limited to 3 times per month).

Users who maintain their eligibility will have their support funds automatically recharged without a separate application. A notification message will be sent once the recharge is complete. Those who are not eligible for automatic recharge or who are applying for a new Munhwa Nuri Card can receive the card by November 30 through community service centers, the Munhwa Nuri Card website, or the application. The usage period is until December 31. Unused funds will be automatically returned to the national treasury.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism operates visiting cultural services and provides large-print and Braille promotional materials for the convenience of the elderly and disabled. In the second half of the year, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, it will support the issuance and use of integrated cultural vouchers linked to private mobile apps for the first time among government-supported vouchers. The rights relief service, conducted with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, will also continue. It aims to discover non-beneficiaries who have not received benefits due to lack of information or welfare blind spots despite being eligible. Last year, about 291,000 people were informed, and 84,330 received benefits.