"Realizing Fair Cultural Access"... Annual Payment of 110,000 KRW to Culturally Vulnerable Groups

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 31st that it will increase the annual support amount for the Integrated Cultural Voucher (hereinafter referred to as the Munhwa Nuri Card), which supports cultural activities for vulnerable groups, from 100,000 KRW to 110,000 KRW, a 10% increase. A ministry official stated, "We hope this will help reduce the financial burden of cultural activities for Munhwa Nuri Card beneficiaries and allow them to enjoy happiness in everyday life through culture."

This program is aimed at supporting cultural arts, travel, and sports activities for basic livelihood security recipients aged 6 and older, legally designated low-income groups, and single-parent families. While it was previously implemented on a first-come, first-served basis, from this year, the Munhwa Nuri Card will be provided to all eligible recipients. A budget of 293.6 billion KRW will be invested.

The Munhwa Nuri Card can be used at over 25,000 affiliated stores nationwide in the fields of cultural arts, travel, and sports. It offers discounts such as 2,500 KRW off movie tickets, 10% off books, 40% off sports event tickets, and discounts on performance and exhibition tickets, musical instruments, accommodation fees, amusement park (theme park) admission tickets, sports facility usage fees, and sports equipment.

Applications for issuance can be made by visiting local community centers nationwide or through the 'Munhwa Nuri' website or mobile application (app).

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