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Taking a trip can be a significant financial burden, covering accommodation, food, and transportation costs.

This can be especially daunting for those living on a fixed income.

"2026 Half-Price Travel" is a reference guide app that easily summarizes the key details of the "Local Love Vacation Support" system, which refunds 50% of actual expenses incurred when traveling to areas experiencing population decline.

■ Key Features

● Half-Price Travel System at a Glance

It provides easy-to-understand guidance on the essentials, including support details (50% refund), payment methods (mobile Local Love Gift Certificates), and operational objectives.

● Guide to Implementation Period and Operation Method (Pilot Project for the First Half of 2026)

It organizes important schedules and progress flow, such as the operation period from April to the end of June 2026, in an easy-to-read format. (※ Operation schedules and expansions are subject to change based on announcements.)

● Summary of Support Amounts and Refund Limits

- Individual: Up to 100,000 KRW

- Groups of 2 or more: Up to 200,000 KRW

We explain the payment structure, where refunds are provided via mobile Local Love Gift Certificates rather than cash.

● Check Eligible Regions (16 Participating Regions in the First Half)

We have organized the list to make it easy to check if your region is included in the support program.

● Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

1. Submit travel plan online → 2) Local government approval → 3) Submit proof after travel → 4) Gift certificate refund after verification

We also provide important notes, as traveling without prior approval may result in exclusion from the refund.

● Guide to Recognized Expense Items

We have summarized recognized travel-related items, such as accommodation, food, activity fees, and tourist admission fees, to assist with preparing proof of expenditure.

** (※ Detailed criteria may vary by region/local government)

● Refund Calculator (For Reference)

When entering total travel expenses, you can check the estimated refund amount (50%) and the results of applying limits for reference.

● Receipt Management (For Reference)

It helps organize receipts to make preparing for the refund easier.

(※ Please be sure to check the local government's guidelines for actual submission forms/requirements)

■ Disclaimers (Important)

- This app is not an official app of the government, local governments, or public institutions.

- The information provided is general information for reference based on publicly available data; accuracy, completeness, and timeliness must be verified against official announcements or local government guidelines.

- This app does not directly handle application reception, approval, review, or refund processing, nor does it guarantee results.

- The program may be closed early or subject to change depending on the budget and operational policies.

※ ■ Information Sources

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism: https://www.mcst.go.kr

Korea Tourism Organization (Every Corner of Korea): https://korean.visitkorea.or.kr

Korea Policy Briefing: https://www.korea.kr