Gyeonggi Province and Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation to Provide 100,000 Won Per Person Through 2022 Culture Nuri Card

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun Reporter] Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation announced on the 3rd that they are beginning issuance of the 2022 Culture Nuri Card targeting basic livelihood security recipients and lower-middle-class households aged 6 and above.

The Culture Nuri Card is a cultural welfare program that provides support for cultural arts, domestic travel, and sports activities to low-income populations to improve quality of life and reduce cultural disparities.

Gyeonggi Province is investing approximately 47 billion won this year to provide 100,000 won annually per person to approximately 470,000 eligible recipients.

Expanding the budget scale compared to last year, Gyeonggi Province plans to provide broader opportunities for residents to enjoy culture.

Eligible recipients are basic livelihood security recipients and lower-middle-class households aged 6 and above, with the issuance period running from February 3 to November 30.

To apply, one can visit the nearest township, township, or dong administrative welfare center with an identification card or submit an application through the Culture Nuri Card website.

Following last year, automatic recharge is being conducted this year to enhance user convenience. Users who received the Culture Nuri Card in 2021 and maintain eligibility for public assistance in 2022 will have automatic recharge applied.

The status of automatic recharge can be confirmed through the community service center, website, mobile app, or customer service ARS (1544-3412) after user authentication.

If automatic recharge has not been processed, recharge is available through visiting a nearby administrative welfare center, the website (www.mnuri.kr), mobile app, or customer service ARS (1544-3412).

However, automatic recharge will not be processed for cardholders whose card expiration date is before January 31, 2022, those who did not use the full amount in 2021, or those issued cards through welfare facilities.

The usage period is from the issuance date through December 31, and any remaining balance not used within this period is forfeited in full (excluding personal deposits).

Detailed information on affiliated merchants by region and category, usage instructions, and more can be found through the Culture Nuri Card website and customer support center. (Website: www.mnuri.kr / Customer Support Center: 1544-3412)

An official from the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation's Culture Sharing Center stated, "We plan to implement new affiliate store recruitment, event promotions, and Superman Project operations to promote active use of the Culture Nuri Card."

Detailed event information, discount benefits, and program details can be found on Naver Cafe (Gyeonggi Culture Nuri) and Kakao Talk Channel (Gyeonggi Culture Nuri) (Inquiry: Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation Culture Sharing Center 031-296-1654~6).