Gangwon-do to Increase 'Munhwa Nuri Card' Support Fund by 10,000 Won Per Person Starting September

Culture, Arts, Domestic Travel, and Sports Activity Voucher Increased from 100,000 Won to 110,000 Won

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Gangwon Province announced on the 1st that "from September, the annual support amount per person for the Munhwa Nuri Card will be increased from 100,000 won to 110,000 won."

The province made this decision to alleviate the economic burden on vulnerable groups' cultural activities in relation to the recently announced 'Measures to Stabilize People's Livelihoods to Ease High Inflation Burden (announced on July 8, 2022, joint announcement by related ministries).'

The Integrated Cultural Voucher (Munhwa Nuri Card) program is funded by lottery proceeds and targets all basic livelihood security recipients and near-poverty groups aged 6 and above. It is a coupon that supports cultural arts, domestic travel, and sports activities.

If you have already received the Munhwa Nuri Card this year, an additional 10,000 won will be automatically added to your existing card on September 1. Those who have not yet received the card can obtain a card loaded with 110,000 won starting from 6 p.m. on the 1st through the Munhwa Nuri website, mobile app, or local community service centers.

The issuance period for the Munhwa Nuri Card this year is until November 30, and the card can be used until December 31 from the date of issuance. In Gangwon Province, approximately 21,000 additional cards can be issued.

Hyun Joon-tae, Director of Culture and Arts at Gangwon Province, said, "There are about 20,000 eligible individuals who have not yet received the benefits of the Munhwa Nuri Card despite being eligible," adding, "We will find new card recipients and ensure they receive cultural benefits."

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