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K-Pass (K-패스, Modoo Card) Percentage Refund
For 15 or more public transit trips a month, refund of 20% (general), 30% (youth/seniors/2 children), 50% (3 children), 53.3% (low-income) of your spending
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- Details
- Age 19 or older, living in a participating local government. With 15 or more trips a month, the refund rate applies to spending on up to 60 trips a month (2 per day): general (ages 35-64) 20%; youth (ages 19-34), seniors (age 65 or older) and parents of 2 children 30%; parents of 3 or more children 50%; basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group 53.3%. In the first month of enrollment, the refund is paid even with fewer than 15 trips. Covers buses, subways, the Airport Railroad and wide-area railways (excludes express and intercity buses, KTX and SRT). It is automatically compared with the flat-rate type (Modoo Card), and whichever gives the larger refund applies. The youth age range may be extended by local governments (e.g., up to age 39 in Gyeonggi and Incheon, local government programs). Check with your local government whether it can be combined with a regional pass.
- Eligibility
- Residents of K-Pass participating local governments aged 19 or older (including foreigners). The refund rate varies by age, number of children and low-income status.
- Timing
- Enroll anytime; settled early the following month based on the month of use and paid by the card company (up to 14 days stated).
- How to apply
- After getting a K-Pass-eligible card, sign up and register the card at korea-pass.kr or in the app (rewards accrue only after registration). Households with multiple children or low income should submit their information under the MY menu.
- Caution
- Trips taken before card registration do not earn refunds (only after enrollment). No refund for a month with fewer than 15 trips (except the first month).
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Culture Nuri Card (문화누리카드, Integrated Culture Voucher)
KRW 150,000 per year to support culture, travel and sports (KRW 160,000 for youth aged 13-18 and ages 60-64)
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- Details
- In 2026, KRW 150,000 per person (up KRW 10,000 from KRW 140,000 the previous year); KRW 160,000 for youth aged 13-18 and seniors aged 60-64 (media reports). About 35,000 affiliated merchants nationwide (performances, movies, books, travel, sports, etc.). Additional benefits such as a KRW 2,500 movie discount. Unused balances expire on December 31 of the current year. Recipients who used the card the previous year and remain eligible are recharged automatically. Separate from some local government programs.
- Eligibility
- Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group aged 6 or older (born on or before 2020-12-31)
- Timing
- Issuance and recharging from 2026-02-02 to 11-30 (18:00) (closes early if the budget runs out)
- How to apply
- Community service center (주민센터), the Culture Nuri Card website and app (mnuri.kr), or an NH Nonghyup branch. Customer center 1544-3412.
- Caution
- Application closes 11-30, use through 12-31 (reissue applications through 12-15 as noted). Closing soon.
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Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Basic Livelihood Recipients and Near-Poverty Group
Discount capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in July-September) for livelihood and medical benefit recipients; KRW 10,000 (KRW 12,000) for housing and education benefit recipients; KRW 8,000 (KRW 10,000) for the near-poverty group
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- Details
- Electricity bill discount capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer, July-September) for livelihood and medical benefit recipients; KRW 10,000 per month (KRW 12,000 in summer) for housing and education benefit recipients; and KRW 8,000 per month (KRW 10,000 in summer) for the near-poverty group. If you also qualify as a person with a disability, person of national merit, family with multiple children, etc., one higher discount is applied (generally). Applies from the month you apply.
- Eligibility
- Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group (households with a residential electricity contract)
- Timing
- Apply anytime
- How to apply
- KEPCO ON (한전ON, online.kepco.co.kr), administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), KEPCO branch office, customer center 123, or Government24 (정부24)
- Caution
- Applies from the month of application and retroactive payment is difficult, so apply right away
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Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Persons with Disabilities and National Merit Recipients
Electricity bill discount capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer, July-September)
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- Details
- Persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients with disability grades 1-3, independence merit recipients, May 18 Democratic Uprising merit recipients, etc.: capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer). Households using life-sustaining equipment are also eligible separately. Cannot be combined with other welfare discounts (generally the most favorable one applies). Check KEPCO's guidance for eligible grades.
- Eligibility
- Households of persons with severe disabilities and national merit recipients (with a qualifying disability grade)
- Timing
- Apply anytime
- How to apply
- KEPCO ON (한전ON), administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), KEPCO branch office, customer center 123
- Caution
- Applies from the month of application
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Modoo Card (모두의카드) Flat-Rate Type (100% Refund of Spending Above the Threshold)
If monthly spending exceeds the threshold, the full excess is refunded (Seoul metropolitan area, standard type: general KRW 62,000; Plus type KRW 100,000)
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- Details
- In effect from January 2026. Seoul metropolitan area, standard type (modes costing under KRW 3,000 per trip): general KRW 62,000; youth, seniors and 2 children KRW 55,000; 3 or more children and low-income KRW 45,000. Plus type (including GTX, wide-area buses, etc.): KRW 100,000 / 90,000 / 80,000. Thresholds differ by region (Seoul metropolitan area, general regional areas, preferential and special support areas). No separate card is needed; the system automatically applies whichever is more favorable compared with the percentage type. The temporary 'half-price' period (threshold cut by 50%) from April to September 2026 ends with September use; from October use, the original thresholds apply. Check korea-pass.kr for specific amounts outside the Seoul metropolitan area.
- Eligibility
- Residents of K-Pass participating local governments aged 19 or older. The requirement of 15 or more trips a month is a percentage-type criterion (check official sources for flat-rate details).
- Timing
- Year-round; refunded the month after use.
- How to apply
- Existing K-Pass users are enrolled automatically without further application. New users should get a card, then sign up and register it at korea-pass.kr.
- Caution
- Half-price thresholds apply through September 2026 use. Original thresholds are restored from October.
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Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Multiple Children, Newborn and Large Families
30% discount on the electricity bill (capped at KRW 16,000 per month)
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- Details
- Households with 3 or more children, households with a newborn, and large families of 5 or more members: 30% off the electricity bill, capped at KRW 16,000 per month. Households with a newborn are eligible for a set period after the child's birth (check KEPCO's criteria); large families means households of 5 or more. Cannot be combined with other welfare discounts.
- Eligibility
- Households with 3 or more children, households with a newborn, households of 5 or more members (residential electricity)
- Timing
- Apply anytime
- How to apply
- KEPCO ON (한전ON), administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), KEPCO branch office, customer center 123
- Caution
- Applies from the month of application
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City Gas Bill Reduction (도시가스 요금 경감) – Socially Vulnerable Groups
Reduction of KRW 18,000-148,000 per month in winter (December-March) and KRW 2,470-9,900 per month in other months (varies by qualification)
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- Details
- For livelihood, housing, medical and education benefit recipients, the near-poverty group, persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients with disability grades 1-3, independence merit recipients (survivors), and households with 3 or more children. KRW 18,000-148,000 per month in winter and KRW 2,470-9,900 in other months (energy voucher recipients: up to KRW 86,000 in winter). The reduction is adjusted when used together with the Energy Voucher (에너지바우처). Report to your city gas company when you move or your eligibility changes.
- Eligibility
- Households that meet one of the above qualifications and use city gas
- Timing
- Apply anytime (applying before winter begins is recommended)
- How to apply
- City gas supplier, administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), Regional Patriots and Veterans Affairs Office, or online via Government24 (정부24) and Bokjiro (복지로)
- Caution
- Applies after application; check with your supplier about retroactive application
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High-Efficiency Appliance Purchase Support for Vulnerable Groups (취약계층 고효율 가전 구매지원, Refund)
Refund of 30% (Group A) or 15% (Group B) when buying any of 11 types of Grade 1 appliances, up to KRW 300,000 per household
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- Details
- 2026, Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and Korea Energy Agency: for households receiving the electricity bill welfare discount. Group A (persons with disabilities, merit recipients, basic livelihood recipients, near-poverty group, etc.) 30%; Group B (3 or more children, childbirth within 3 years, households of 5 or more) 15%; limit KRW 300,000 per household. 11 eligible types: TV, air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine, rice cooker, air purifier, kimchi refrigerator, dehumidifier, vacuum cleaner, dryer, dishwasher. Total vulnerable-group budget KRW 10 billion. Ends when the budget is exhausted. A separate program (40%) exists for small business owners. The 2026 refund program for the general public needs official confirmation. Refund rates by county differ somewhat between press reports -> check the official website.
- Eligibility
- Households receiving the electricity bill welfare discount
- Timing
- Applications open from 2026-02-09 (close when the budget is exhausted; check the official site for the closing date)
- How to apply
- Vulnerable-group high-efficiency appliance purchase support website (en-ter.co.kr/support/main/main.do); submit proof (photo of the grade label, nameplate, purchase records)
- Caution
- May close early if the budget runs out; check purchase timing conditions
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Modoo Card (모두의카드) Off-Peak Commuting Incentive (Additional Refund)
Refund rates when boarding outside rush hours: general 50%, youth/2 children/seniors 60%, 3 children 80%, low-income 83.3%
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- Details
- Higher refund rates apply to trips boarded at 5:30-6:30, 9:00-10:00, 16:00-17:00 and 19:00-20:00 (base rates 20/30/50/53.3%). Extended through the end of December (reported announcement by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport); also reported to be included in the 2027 budget proposal. Continuation in 2027 is still at the budget proposal stage and not confirmed. This is an incentive applied to the percentage-type refund.
- Eligibility
- K-Pass (Modoo Card) members who travel during these time slots
- Timing
- Through the end of December 2026
- How to apply
- No separate application; applied automatically for K-Pass members.
- Caution
- Through 2026-12-31 (extension to be announced later)
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Culture Day (문화가 있는 날, Last Wednesday of Each Month)
Free or discounted admission to national and public museums and galleries, and discounts on movies and more (last Wednesday of each month)
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- Details
- On Culture Day (the last Wednesday of each month), national museums and galleries offer free or discounted admission, and movies and performances offer discounts. Benefits differ by facility, so check individually. Varies by facility and program. Amounts follow each facility's notice.
- Eligibility
- Anyone
- Timing
- Last Wednesday of each month
- How to apply
- Check culture.go.kr/wday and each facility's notices
- Caution
- That day only
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Residential Energy Cashback (주택용 에너지캐시백, KEPCO)
If you cut electricity use by 1% or more compared with the past 2-year average, cashback of KRW 30-120 per kWh
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- Details
- Second half of 2026 (usage July-December): savings of 1-3% KRW 30, 3-5% KRW 60, 5-10% KRW 80, 10-20% KRW 100, 20-30% KRW 120 per kWh (the portion above 30% is not counted). Deducted from the next month's electricity bill. Based on 2 media reports; the original text on the official KEPCO ON site was not confirmed. Applies only to residential electricity contract holders.
- Eligibility
- Households using residential electricity (residence confirmed)
- Timing
- Apply anytime during the year; usage July-December is evaluated
- How to apply
- Apply with your customer number under the Energy Cashback menu on KEPCO ON (한전ON, online.kepco.co.kr)
- Caution
- Applies to usage after you apply
Care · Services · DiscountsOfficial confirmation needed
Korail Train Fare Discounts (코레일 열차 운임 할인) – Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Multi-Child Families and Merit Recipients
Discounts by group, e.g., seniors 30%, persons with disabilities 50% (regular trains) and 30% on KTX
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- Details
- Per Korail guidance: seniors 30%, persons with disabilities 30-50%, and discount programs for youth, multi-child families and national merit recipients. Per Ministry of Health and Welfare guidance, persons with disabilities get 50% on regular trains and 30% on KTX on weekdays. Check Korail for specific trains, time slots and ages. Discount rates differ by train type and day of the week. Free urban rail (subway) travel for persons with disabilities is separate.
- Eligibility
- Age 65 or older, registered persons with disabilities (including a caregiver for severe cases), youth, households with 3 or more children, national merit recipients, etc.
- Timing
- Year-round
- How to apply
- Korail Talk (코레일톡), station ticket counters, korail.com; show your welfare card or ID
- Caution
- Applied when purchasing a ticket
Care · Services · DiscountsOfficial confirmation needed
National Park and Natural Recreation Forest Fee Discounts (국립공원·자연휴양림 이용료 감면)
Discounts on parking, campground, shelter and recreation forest fees for persons with disabilities, national merit recipients, basic livelihood recipients, multi-child families, etc. (discount rates not officially confirmed)
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- Details
- The Korea National Park Service (국립공원공단) discounts parking, campground and shelter fees for persons with disabilities, national merit recipients, basic livelihood recipients, multi-child households, etc. Natural recreation forests on Forest Trip e (숲나들e) also offer discounts to similar groups. Specific discount rates were not confirmed. Discount rates differ by facility and group; check the official website.
- Eligibility
- Persons with disabilities, national merit recipients, basic livelihood recipients, multi-child households, etc.
- Timing
- Year-round
- How to apply
- Korea National Park Service (knps.or.kr), Forest Trip e (숲나들e, foresttrip.go.kr): select the discount when booking and submit proof
- Caution
- -
Cash · VouchersOfficial confirmation needed
Electric Vehicle Purchase Subsidy (전기차 구매보조금, National + Local Funds)
National subsidy varies by model, vehicle price and performance, with a separate local government subsidy (2026 amounts not officially confirmed)
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- Details
- Per the Zero-Emission Vehicle Integrated Website (무공해차 통합누리집, ev.or.kr) and notices from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, a national subsidy is paid for passenger EVs, with additional amounts from local governments. The 2026 maximum national subsidy and vehicle price criteria were not confirmed. The amount has not been verified, so official confirmation is needed. Varies by region and vehicle type, and ends when funds run out. Before purchasing, check the manufacturer's and local government's notices.
- Eligibility
- EV buyers (resident of the local government, vehicle meets model requirements)
- Timing
- Applications open after each local government's notice
- How to apply
- Purchase application through the manufacturer or dealer; check local government notices (ev.or.kr)
- Caution
- Ends when the budget runs out
TaxOfficial confirmation needed
Acquisition Tax Reduction for Eco-Friendly Vehicles (친환경차 취득세 감면)
Acquisition tax reduction for eco-friendly vehicles such as EVs (2026 limit and whether extended not officially confirmed)
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- Details
- The Restriction of Local Taxes Act provides acquisition tax reductions for EVs, hydrogen vehicles and others, but the 2026 reduction limit and application period could not be confirmed in the law (law.go.kr). Not verified, so official confirmation is needed. When purchasing, check with the dealer and your local government's tax office.
- Eligibility
- New acquirers of eco-friendly vehicles
- Timing
- When acquiring the vehicle
- How to apply
- At vehicle registration, via WeTax (위택스) or the local government tax office
- Caution
- Check the reduction's sunset provision