"Use It to Buy Books, Too"—Up to 200,000 Won Annually for Youths

The last piece of rich news.

Books are also part of the culture pass.

The Youth Culture and Arts Pass, which provides cultural expense subsidies to young people, has been expanded to cover book purchases, leading to a noticeable increase in the consumption of literature.

The Youth Culture and Arts Pass is a program that provides up to 200,000 won annually to 19- and 20-year-olds so they can enjoy performances, exhibitions, and more.

Since last August, the pass has also been made available for purchasing books.

During the first three weeks following the expanded implementation, book-related spending reached 572 million won.

Among the purchased books, literature fields such as novels, poetry, and plays accounted for the largest share at approximately 45 percent.

As the range of use has expanded to include books, the cultural consumption areas of young people are also diversifying.

Youths enjoying autumn alongside books—what a romantic piece of news.

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