The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Choi Hwi-young, hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) will provide an annual support fund of 150,000 won for the 'Integrated Culture Card (hereinafter Culture Nuri Card)' this year, which is an increase of 10,000 won compared to the previous year, in order to expand cultural enjoyment opportunities for socially vulnerable groups.
In addition, an additional 10,000 won in support funds will be provided to teenagers (aged 13-18) and those entering old age (aged 60-64), totaling 160,000 won, to more closely support cultural enjoyment demand according to life cycle stages.
The 'Culture Nuri Card' support program is aimed at supporting cultural, artistic, travel, and sports activities for basic livelihood recipients aged 6 and above (born before December 31, 2020) and legal low-income groups. The Ministry has been increasing the support amount almost every year to ensure that users can actually enjoy culture. This year, a total of 374.5 billion won (national budget 263.6 billion won, local budget 110.9 billion won) will be allocated to support a total of 2.7 million people.
From the 2nd to November 30th, the 'Culture Nuri Card' can be applied for and issued through nationwide resident centers, the 'Culture Nuri Card' Nuri House (www.mnuri.kr), and a mobile application (app), and the issued card must be used by December 31st.
Those who spent more than 30,000 won with the 'Culture Nuri Card' last year and still maintain eligibility this year will have the support funds automatically recharged to their card without needing to apply separately. Those who have completed the automatic recharge will receive a notification message, and from February 2nd onwards, they can also check the status of automatic recharge through nationwide resident centers, the Culture Nuri Card Nuri House, phone (1544-3412), and the mobile application (app).
The 'Culture Nuri Card' can be used at over 35,000 cultural arts, domestic travel, and sports affiliate stores nationwide, providing various benefits such as a 2,500 won discount on movie tickets, a 10% discount on major bookstore purchases, up to 40% discount on admission fees for the four major sports (volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball), performance and exhibition admission fees, musical instrument purchase costs, accommodation fees, amusement park entrance tickets, sports facility usage fees, and sports equipment discounts (discount rates vary by affiliate store). Additionally, each person can use up to 4 donated ticket vouchers ('Sharing Tickets' for free or discounted) per month (up to 3 times).
By using the 'Culture Nuri' Nuri House or mobile application (app), users can check detailed information on regional and sector-specific affiliate stores, free and discounted benefits, 'Sharing Tickets', and even search for affiliate stores near them through location-based services. The Ministry plans to continuously increase the number of new affiliate stores to allow users to enjoy a more enriching cultural life.
Especially, to address the lack of accessibility to information about the Culture Nuri Card and to ensure that those who have not received the card or feel inconvenience in using it are not left out, the Ministry actively identifies non-beneficiaries in collaboration with the government's representative administrative notification service, the National Assistant 'Guppi', and supports visually impaired users and blind users in obtaining Braille cards.
Furthermore, to prevent inconvenience from missing the card reissuance period, a service is provided to notify users one month before the expiration date of the card's validity. If the card usage limit is insufficient, users can charge up to a maximum of 300,000 won (within 2 million won per year) in addition to government support funds and can make easy payments online and offline at affiliate stores by registering only the 'Culture Nuri Card' information with simple payment services (NH Pay, Naver Pay, etc.) without the physical card.
? Summary:
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Korea is increasing support funds for the 'Culture Nuri Card' program to provide cultural, artistic, travel, and sports activities for those in need. The support amount has been raised to 150,000 won, with additional funds for teenagers and elderly individuals. The card can be used at various affiliated stores for discounts and benefits.
?️ Korean Translation:
한국 문화체육관광부는 '문화누리카드' 프로그램에 대한 지원금을 늘려 기본 생활수급자와 저소득층을 위한 문화, 예술, 여행 및 스포츠 활동을 지원합니다. 지원금은 15만원으로 인상되었으며 청소년과 노인들을 위한 추가 자금도 제공됩니다. 해당 카드는 할인과 혜택을 받을 수 있는 다양한 제휴점에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the purpose of the 'Culture Nuri Card' support program?
'문화누리카드' 지원 프로그램의 목적은 무엇인가요?
2. How can people apply for and receive the 'Culture Nuri Card'?
'문화누리카드'를 신청하고 받는 방법은 무엇인가요?
3. What types of benefits can users enjoy by using the 'Culture Nuri Card'?
'문화누리카드'를 사용함으로써 사용자들이 누릴 수 있는 혜택은 어떤 종류가 있나요?
? Vocabulary Learning:
1. support funds
지원금, 명사
Money provided to help or assist a specific cause or group.
특정 목적이나 그룹을 돕기 위해 제공되는 돈.
- The organization received support funds to aid in their humanitarian efforts.
그 단체는 인도적 노력을 지원하기 위한 지원금을 받았다.
2. affiliate
제휴점, 명사
An officially connected person or organization.
공식적으로 연결된 사람이나 조직.
- The store became an affiliate of the program to offer discounts to cardholders.
그 가게는 카드 소지자들에게 할인을 제공하기 위해 그 프로그램의 제휴점이 되었다.
3. eligibility
자격, 명사
The state of being qualified or entitled to do something.
자격이나 권리를 갖는 상태.
- To receive the benefits, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria.
혜택을 받기 위해 지원자들은 특정 자격 요건을 충족해야 합니다.
4. recharge
충전, 동사
To fill something again with energy or power.
에너지나 전력을 다시 채우는 것.
- Please remember to recharge your phone before it runs out of battery.
전원이 꺼지기 전에 핸드폰을 충전하는 것을 잊지 마십시오.
5. inconvenience
불편, 명사
A state of discomfort or trouble.
불편하거나 문제가 되는 상태.
- The new system aims to reduce inconvenience for users during the registration process.
새로운 시스템은 등록 과정 중 사용자들에게 불편함을 줄이기 위한 목적을 가지고 있습니다.
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