From This Year, Munhwa Nuri Card Support Fund Increased by 10,000 Won to 90,000 Won

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The usage amount of the 'Munhwa Nuri Card,' which provides cultural enjoyment opportunities to basic livelihood security recipients and the lower-income class, will be increased to 90,000 KRW per person starting this year.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 28th that from February 1st, 2020, the issuance of the Munhwa Nuri Card will begin on the Munhwa Nuri Card website, and from February 3rd at community service centers nationwide. Cards can be issued until November 30th, and can be used until December 31st.

The Munhwa Nuri Card, a prepaid card exclusively for culture, arts, travel, and sports, is issued to basic livelihood security recipients and the lower-income class aged 6 and above (born before December 31, 2014). This year, a total of 146.7 billion KRW will be invested, including 103.3 billion KRW from the lottery fund and 43.4 billion KRW from local government budgets, supporting 90,000 KRW per person, which is an increase of 10,000 KRW compared to last year.

The Munhwa Nuri Card can be used at over 25,000 affiliated stores nationwide. In addition to free admission to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the National Museum of Korea, it offers discounts such as 50% at the National Theater, National Gugak Center, and Asia Culture Center, 50% at amusement parks, and 25% at movie theaters. Detailed information on affiliated stores by region and sector, as well as free and discount benefits, can be found on the Munhwa Nuri Card website.

A Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism official stated, "We will continue to improve the program so that the Munhwa Nuri Card can be easily issued and conveniently used."

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