South Korea will expand its ‘Culture Day’ from the last Wednesday of each month to every Wednesday.
This policy aims to make cultural participation a routine part of daily life for all citizens.
The change will be implemented starting April 2024 following a preparation period.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has increased annual support for the Culture Nuri Card program in 2024.
Eligible youth and seniors receive an additional 10,000 KRW, enhancing access to cultural activities.
Applications are open from February 2 to November 30, with automatic recharge for qualifying users.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is creating a 731.8 billion KRW content policy fund to accelerate the K-Culture 300 trillion KRW era.
This is the largest fund ever, up 22% from last year, including 650 billion KRW for culture and 81.8 billion KRW for film across five sub-funds.
By expanding incentives for private investors and focusing on new growth areas, the initiative aims to ensure stable growth and global competitiveness for Korea’s content industry.