For 2026 Half-Price Travel, you need to apply first. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korea Tourism Organization, and 16 local governments are working together. The period is from April to June 2026. The target areas are mainly population-decline areas. After the trip, you need to submit proof documents. Then they give back up to 50% of the travel cost. The refund is not cash, but a mobile local love gift certificate. An individual can receive up to 100K KRW. A group of 2 or more people can receive up to 200K KRW. The application method and proof documents may be different for each local government.
원문 보기Understand how Half-Price Travel works
You are wondering, 'How do I get it?' Half-Price Travel works like this: apply in advance, travel, and then submit proof documents to get the refund later.
It is not an automatic refund. If you miss the advance application first, you may not be able to get the refund. So checking the application notice comes before booking the trip.
Foreigners need to check one more thing first. On the local government application page and the local currency app, you need to check whether identity verification works with your alien registration information. This is the key point of the whole schedule.
Advance application comes first.
You get the refund after the trip.
The payment method is a local love gift certificate.
For example, if you spend 200K KRW and meet the conditions, you can receive up to 100K KRW in a local love gift certificate.
Check the refund limit
If you first check how much you can get, it is easier to make a plan.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Refund rate | Up to 50% of travel costs |
| Individual limit | Up to 100K KRW |
| Group of 2 or more | Up to 200K KRW |
| Payment method | Mobile local love gift certificate |
| Operating period | April to June 2026 |
From application to refund
'What should I do first?' It is confusing, right? If you follow the order below, you can make fewer mistakes.
Missing the advance application is the biggest reason for failure.
Foreign nationals should first check whether identity verification is possible.
Check the official notice
First, check the official notices from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Imagine Your Korea, and local governments. Check if the application period and target area match.
Finish the advance application
Next, apply first on the application page. If you skip this step, it is hard to get a refund even after your trip.
Check identity verification
Foreign nationals should check if verification works with the Alien Registration Card (ARC) information. It is not your fault. There may be app limits.
Prepare the trip and proof
After the trip, collect receipts, booking details, and visit proof. You must submit all the documents required by the local government.
Check refund receipt
Lastly, check whether a local gift certificate is given. Real tip: before the trip, first check the app installation and the areas where you can use it.
Check points for foreign nationals
'Can I also do it?' You are curious, right? First, check only the points that fit your situation.
On the local government application page, look for words saying foreign nationals can apply.
Also check whether you can sign up for the local currency app.
Online application may be blocked.
You need to ask if there is another way to apply.
The refund may not be cash.
The usage area and usage period are also important.
Questions to check before applying
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