Jinju City Launches "2026 Youth Certification Exam Fee Support Program" for Unemployed Young People

Easing the Burden of Job Preparation and Expanding Opportunities for Skills Development

Jinju City in South Gyeongsang Province will implement the "2026 Youth Certification Exam Fee Support Program" for unemployed young people starting on the 11th.

This program is being promoted not only to ease the financial burden that arises for young people while preparing for employment, but also to expand opportunities to take exams such as language proficiency tests and certification tests, so that young people can develop competencies suited to their career paths and continue preparing for employment.

Exterior view of Jinju City Hall.

Eligible applicants are unemployed young people aged 18 to 39 who are registered residents of Jinju City from the date they sit for the exam in 2026 until the date they apply for the subsidy. They can receive support for exam fees up to twice a year per person, with a maximum of 100,000 won, for language proficiency tests, the Korean History Proficiency Test, and 541 types of national technical qualifications.

After taking the relevant exam, applicants can conveniently apply for the subsidy by attaching supporting documents on the "Jinju City Youth Online Platform."

An official from the city said, "Exam fees are a considerable burden for young people preparing for employment, but we hope that through this support program, they will be able to reduce their financial burden and prepare for employment more actively," adding, "We will continue to identify and promote tailored youth support policies that young people can truly feel."

Meanwhile, detailed information on Jinju City's youth policies can be found on the "Jinju City Youth Online Platform."

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