South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism pass for Korean 19-year-olds (born 2007): up to 150,000 KRW voucher (100k national + up to 50k regional) for Korean classical, theater, opera, musical, dance, and exhibition tickets.
| Age | Born Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2007 (turning 19 in Korea in 2026) |
| Nationality / residency | South Korean nationality, Korean resident registration |
| Income | No income cap — all Korean 2007-born youth qualify |
| Overlap with other benefits | Cannot combine with Korea Munhwa Nuri Card (통합문화이용권) |
| Quota | First-come, first-served — usually depleted within 1–2 months |
| Amount | 100,000 KRW national + up to 50,000 KRW Korean provincial = up to 150,000 KRW |
| Form | Points/voucher on the Korean Youth Pass app/site — no cash withdrawal |
| Eligible uses | Korean classical, opera, musical, theater, dance, Gugak, exhibitions, art fairs (pure arts) |
| Excluded | K-pop concerts, movies, sports, experience programs, lodging, food & beverage |
| Booking partners | Interpark, Yes24, TicketLink, Melon Ticket, NOL Ticket, and other major Korean ticket platforms |
| Validity | Through Dec 31 of the issued year (no carryover — balance auto-expires) |
| Refund | Each Korean vendor's refund policy applies; voucher balance is restored upon cancellation |
Amounts, enrollment timing, and usage rules change annually — always verify on the official Korean sources below.
| Youth Culture & Arts Pass call center | 1544-3174 (weekdays 09:00–18:00 KST) |
| Korea MCST main line | +82-44-203-2000 |
| Arts Council Korea | +82-2-760-4500 |
This page summarizes publicly available information from Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Arts Council Korea (ARKO), and Korean provincial governments as of April 2026, and applies only to residents of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The 100k KRW national amount, up to 50k KRW regional top-up, 2007 birth-year eligibility, usage categories, and enrollment schedule may change in future fiscal years. This page is informational and has no legal effect. Verify your Korean eligibility and the exact regional amount on the official Korean portal (youthpass.kr) and your Korean provincial government's announcements before applying.
The Youth Culture & Arts Pass (청년문화예술패스) is a South Korean government pass operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Council Korea since 2024. For 2026, every Korean national born between Jan 1 and Dec 31, 2007 (turning 19) receives up to 150,000 KRW in voucher credit — 100,000 KRW from the national Korean budget plus up to 50,000 KRW from their province of residence — to spend on Korean classical, opera, musical, theater, dance, Gugak (Korean traditional music), and exhibition tickets. The pass works at major Korean ticketing platforms (Interpark, Yes24, TicketLink, Melon Ticket, NOL Ticket). Because it is colloquially called the "nation's birthday gift" to Korean 19-year-olds, demand is high and the allocation is first-come-first-served, so applying early in the enrollment window (typically March–April) is recommended.
No. The 2026 Korea Youth Culture & Arts Pass is only for Koreans born in 2007. The eligibility year moves forward by one each fiscal year and cannot be claimed retroactively.
No. The Korean pass is restricted to pure-arts categories — classical, opera, musical, theater, dance, Gugak, and exhibitions. Movies, K-pop concerts, sports, experience programs, and food & beverage are excluded.
The regional amount varies by Korean province (0–50,000 KRW). Metropolitan areas like Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Busan publish their own top-up notices; some Korean provinces may provide only the 100,000 KRW national amount. Check your Korean province's youth or culture department for the exact figure.
No. Recipients of Korea's Munhwa Nuri Card (110,000 KRW in 2026 for low-income Koreans) must choose one — typically the Youth Culture & Arts Pass (up to 150k KRW) offers more for Koreans born in 2007.
No. The Korean voucher balance auto-expires on Dec 31 of the issued year. Plan your Korean bookings within the calendar year.
No. The Korean pass is strictly personal. Transfer, resale, or proxy use leads to clawback and future program bans by Korea's MCST.
The Youth Culture & Arts Pass (청년문화예술패스) is a South Korean subsidy program run by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Council Korea (ARKO). In 2026, every Korean national born between Jan 1 and Dec 31, 2007 — turning 19 in Korea — is eligible, regardless of income or assets, to receive up to 150,000 KRW in ticketing voucher credit: 100,000 KRW from the Korean national government plus 0–50,000 KRW from their province of Korean residence. Applications open on the Korean portal (youthpass.kr) early in the year and are filled first-come-first-served, typically depleted within 1–2 months. Once issued, the credit can be spent at major Korean ticketing platforms (Interpark, Yes24, TicketLink, Melon Ticket, NOL Ticket) on Korean pure-arts categories: classical, opera, musical, theater, dance, Korean traditional music (Gugak), and exhibitions. It cannot be combined with the Korean Munhwa Nuri Card (110k KRW) — Korean recipients must choose the more advantageous benefit. The voucher balance expires on Dec 31 of the issued year and cannot be cashed out, transferred, or carried over. Check Korea's MCST (mcst.go.kr), ARKO (arko.or.kr), and your Korean provincial government for the latest 2026 enrollment schedule and the exact regional top-up in your province. This program applies only in South Korea.