Arts Council, 'Excellent Cases of On-site Use Support for Munhwa Nuri Card' Contest

Applications open until July 16, total prize money of 2.7 million KRW supported

The Korea Arts & Culture Education Service announced on the 15th that it is accepting submissions for the "Outstanding Cases of On-site Support Services for Cultural Nuri Card Users" until July 16.

2023 Integrated Cultural Voucher (Munhwa Nuri Card) On-site Access Support Service Best Practice Contest Announcement_Web Poster. [Photo by Korea Arts Council]

The contest was established to activate services provided by on-site staff who interact directly with users, aiming to assist those who find it difficult to voluntarily and actively use the Cultural Nuri Card, such as people with disabilities, the elderly, and residents of rural fishing and farming areas, in obtaining and using the card.

Eligible applicants include basic local governments, eup/myeon/dong offices, community security councils, and social welfare organizations that plan and operate services providing direct face-to-face support to Cultural Nuri Card users. Applications can be submitted by organizations (groups) or individuals. Outstanding cases will be selected through a two-step process: an initial internal review followed by a public vote.

The total prize money is 2.7 million KRW. Selected winners will receive the Chairman’s Award from the Arts Council along with a monetary prize (gift certificates). The outstanding cases will be compiled into a casebook and distributed to project managers and online to promote the effective operation of support services.

The Cultural Nuri Card is a public welfare project funded by lottery proceeds that provides 110,000 KRW annually to individuals who are basic livelihood security recipients or belong to the lower-income bracket to support their cultural activities. In 2023, a total of 2.67 million Cultural Nuri Cards will be issued. The issuance period is until November 30, and the usage period is until December 31.

For more detailed information about the contest, please visit the Cultural Nuri Card website.

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