"Up to 200,000 won for those born between 2006 and 2007" from the 25th of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's 'Youth Culture and Arts Pass'

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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Choi Hwi-young) announced on the 9th that it will issue "Youth Culture and Arts Pass" to those born in 2006 and 2007 who will turn 19 and 20 this year with the Korea Culture and Arts Commission (Chairman Chung Byung-guk).

"Youth Culture and Arts Pass" can be applied from the 25th with tickets that can be used immediately for performances, exhibitions and movie reservations at cooperative reservations such as "Nol Ticket," "Yes 24, "Ticket Link," "Melon Ticket," "Megabox," "Lotte Cinema," and "CGV."

The Youth Culture and Arts Pass, which has been implemented since 2024 to help young people grow into active cultural consumers, will be issued to those born in 2006 and 2007 (born from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007). Anyone born in 2006 and 2007 who did not use the 2025 Youth Culture and Arts Pass point among Korean youth living in Korea can apply, and 150,000 won will be given to young people living in the metropolitan area such as Seoul, Gyeonggi and Incheon immediately after the application, and 200,000 won will be given to young people living in non-metropolitan areas. It is issued in the order of application according to the number of young people set by 17 cities and provinces nationwide, and the issuance of passes may be closed early depending on the issuance situation of each region.

In particular, from this year, all seven reservation destinations can reserve tickets for performances, exhibitions, and movies such as musicals, classical music, and concerts with "Youth Culture and Arts Pass" points. However, in the case of the movie sector, regardless of the amount, the number of uses is limited to two in the metropolitan area and four in the non-metropolitan area.

You can apply for the issuance of the Youth Culture and Arts Pass after signing up for membership on the official website from February 25 to June 30. You can check whether it is issued or not and the amount of support on the My Page menu on the website. The period of use of the Youth Culture and Arts Pass, which will be issued this year, is until December 31.

However, if the Youth Culture and Arts Pass, issued by June 30, is not used once until July 31, it will not be available from August 1. The government plans to recover subsidies from non-users and provide additional issuance in the second half of the year so that more young people can enjoy opportunities to enjoy culture.

In addition, national art organizations such as the National Symphony Orchestra and local governments such as Incheon Metropolitan City will provide discount services for admission tickets to users of the Youth Culture and Arts Pass. The major performances covered by the discount include ▶National Symphony Orchestra's Sibelius, Symphony No. 2 (March 7) ▶ National Theater Company's Sammaegyeong (March 12 to April 5). ▶ National Ballet's Swan Lake (April 7-12) ▶ Seoul Arts Center's opera "Turandot" (July 22-26) ▶ Incheon Metropolitan City's "GOTT" (March 7) ▶ Daegu Metropolitan City's "2026 Special Opera <Madame Butterfly> (March 27-28)"

The discount rate for tickets varies from performance to performance, and more details on participating organizations and performances will be available on the official website from February 25. In addition, it provides various information such as major performances, exhibitions, and event news that can be booked through the website and the Nuri communication network.

Jeong Hyang-mi, head of the Culture and Arts Policy Division at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said, "We have also made great efforts to expand the targets and use of the Youth Culture and Arts Pass" so that young people can enjoy culture and arts like daily life in my region, and expand things to see and enjoy, such as excellent performances and exhibitions touring the region."

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