Everland and Korean Folk Village in Yongin to Offer Free Admission to Local Residents with Disabilities from June 16 to 19

Yongin City Designates and Operates "Disability Happiness Week"
Everland Limited to 1,000 Visitors Per Day... Unlimited Access to Korean Folk Village

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on May 29 that it will designate June 16 to 19 as "Disability Happiness Week," during which registered residents with disabilities in the city will be offered free admission to Everland and the Korean Folk Village.

Yongin Everland, operated as part of Yongin City's "Disability Happiness Week," will be open free of charge to registered residents with disabilities in Yongin on the 16th and 17th of next month. Up to 1,000 people can use it for free per day. Provided by Yongin City

The city explained that the purpose of "Disability Happiness Week" is to support participation in cultural and leisure activities for people with disabilities and to promote social inclusion.

Accordingly, registered residents with disabilities in Yongin will be able to enter Everland free of charge on June 16 and 17, and the Korean Folk Village on June 18 and 19. Admission to Everland will be limited to 1,000 people per day, while there will be no limit on the number of visitors to the Korean Folk Village.

Admission tickets will be distributed only to registered residents with disabilities whose official address is in Yongin as of June 13. However, if the degree of disability is severe enough to cause mobility difficulties, one guardian may accompany the person with a disability. Visitors will also be able to use amusement facilities within Everland and the Korean Folk Village free of charge, although additional fees may apply for certain paid facilities, food and beverages, and parking.

Those wishing to participate can receive their admission tickets after identity verification at the tourist information centers near each attraction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the day of the event. To receive a ticket, participants must bring a welfare card, disability certificate, or present information from the Yongin City Point app. For more details, please contact the Korea Disabled Culture Association.

A city official stated, "Through the operation of Disability Happiness Week, we hope that people with disabilities will become more closely connected to the local community and gain vitality in their lives," adding, "We will continue to provide various forms of support to improve cultural accessibility and quality of life."