Korea Golf Course Management Association Discusses Response Strategies for Yellow Envelope Act Implementation

166th Board Meeting Held, Measures to Support Member Companies Established
Approval of Next Year's Budget Revisions and Business Plan
Development and Distribution of Customized Manuals to Minimize Member Company Risks

The Korea Golf Course Management Association held its 166th board meeting to discuss strategies for responding to the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Act.

On September 17, at the Korea Golf Hall in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, the association announced on September 18 that it had devised measures to strengthen support for member companies and establish a stable operational foundation for the golf course industry amid an economic downturn and regulatory changes. During the board meeting, changes to the format and budget of the 2026 budget general meeting, as well as next year's business plan and budget proposal, were proposed and approved.

The Korea Golf Course Management Association is holding its 166th board meeting. Provided by the Korea Golf Course Management Association

At the meeting, the association decided to strengthen key initiatives such as the joint purchasing platform, recruitment platform, regulatory improvement research services, golf industry promotion, and the publication of a white paper. Reports were also presented on support performance for member company laboratories nationwide by climate zone, progress on revisions to the public golf course system and standard terms and conditions, and the golf course industry's response to the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Act.

The association stated, "We are actively communicating the industry's position to the government on key issues such as the cart and caddie selection system, reservation cancellation policies, and allowing outside food. Regarding the Yellow Envelope Act, which is scheduled to take effect in March 2026, we plan to create and distribute a customized response manual to help minimize risks for our member companies."

Chairman Choi Dongho said, "The association will continue to prioritize improving regulations and tax systems that are out of touch with industry realities and will strengthen policy research and public relations to establish rational systems. Ultimately, we will allocate and execute human and financial resources appropriately to ensure that the golf industry becomes a sustainable growth sector resilient to external shocks."

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