The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Council announced on October 22 that the usage period for the Youth Cultural Arts Pass funding issued this year will end on December 31.
The Youth Cultural Arts Pass is a program designed to alleviate the cultural expenses for young people born in 2006 and 2007, allowing them to experience a variety of cultural and artistic activities. Users can check their remaining funding and available works and books on the Youth Cultural Arts Pass website and through nine partner sales outlets.
This initiative has improved access to cultural activities for young people entering society. It supports a wide range of cultural consumption, including performances such as theater, musicals, and concerts, as well as art exhibitions, movie viewings, and book purchases.
Notably, young people serving in the military can also benefit from this program. The Korea Arts Council, in cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense, has facilitated the use of funding for book purchases and provided guidance on enjoying cultural arts at local theaters and cinemas during their free time, such as on outings, leaves, and vacations.
In the government budget proposal for 2027 announced in September, the Ministry of Culture suggested a plan to support cultural activities for youth aged 19 to 34 annually. This plan also includes adding sports activities to the existing support for performances, exhibitions, films, and books. The final scale and details of the program will be confirmed after the National Assembly's budget review and subsequent planning.
More information about the Youth Cultural Arts Pass service can be found on the program's website.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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