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“Busan Youth 10,000 Won + Culture Pass 2026” Officially Launched… Expanded to Include Exhibitions

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will officially launch the “Busan Youth 10,000 Won + Culture Pass,” which has become a flagship youth cultural policy with strong public response, this year with expanded benefits and improved implementation.

The “Busan Youth 10,000 Won + Culture Pass” is a program open to all Busan residents aged 18 to 39, regardless of income level. By paying only 10,000 won, participants can enjoy cultural performances and events worth up to 110,000 won.

This year’s program has been reorganized to expand youth choice and broaden access to cultural experiences by reflecting user feedback.

Moving beyond its previous focus on performances, the program now newly includes exhibitions, thereby expanding the range of cultural options available.

In addition, beyond existing events such as the Fireworks Festival and Rock Festival, the program will strengthen connections with region-specific content such as the International Magic Festival, offering a wider variety of cultural experiences.

A total of 8,500 young people aged 18 to 39 (born between 1987 and 2008) who are registered residents of Busan as of the application date will be selected.

However, individuals eligible for the “2026 Youth Culture and Arts Pass” (born in 2006–2007) and those who have previously benefited from the program between 2024 and 2025 (Busan Youth 10,000 Won + Culture Pass, Youth Culture and Arts Pass) will be excluded to prevent duplicate support.

This year, to ensure youth choice, separate application schedules will be operated by voucher type. The first round for the 100,000 won pass (7,500 participants) will begin at 10:00 a.m. on April 28, and the second round for the 50,000 won pass (1,000 participants) will begin at 10:00 a.m. on April 30. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the policy funding application section within the Dongbaekjeon app.

Applicants must install the Dongbaekjeon app in advance, complete membership registration, and verify eligibility by issuing a digital citizen ID.

Selected participants will be able to reserve and attend one performance, exhibition, or local festival recommended by the city per person. Detailed lists and schedules will be released sequentially after participant selection.

More information can be found on the Busan Youth Platform website (young.busan.go.kr) and in the official announcement.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “This program is highly impactful for young people, as evidenced by the fact that applications are fully booked within 7 to 8 minutes of opening each year. Based on the expansion into exhibitions and local festivals, as well as system upgrades this year, we will continue to provide policy support so that young people can enjoy a rich cultural life and settle in Busan.”