Government Supports Job Creation in the Performing Arts Sector

Up to 1.8 Million Won Monthly for Labor Costs per Person for a Maximum of 6 Months

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Council Korea announced on the 21st that they will invest 22.8 billion KRW to support 2,000 jobs in the performing arts sector. This plan aims to alleviate employment shocks caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and reduce the labor cost burden for performing arts organizations excluded from compensation for losses. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has already conducted the 'Performing Arts Workforce Support Project,' which consistently supports performing arts workers through three supplementary budgets. This year, the project has been included in the main budget. A ministry official explained the background for the initiative, stating, "A survey of last year's project participants showed high satisfaction."

The ministry will provide up to 1.8 million KRW per month in labor costs for up to six months per artist across all performing arts activities. Organization representatives are also included among the beneficiaries. However, personnel who participated in last year's project cannot receive duplicate support. A ministry official said, "We plan to collaborate with performing arts associations and organizations such as the Korea Theatre Association, Korea Musical Association, Korea Music Association, Korea Dance Association, and the Foundation for the Advancement of Traditional Performing Arts to implement the project more effectively." For detailed information on participation conditions, procedures, and schedules, please refer to the Arts Council Korea website.

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