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Korea workation subsidies 2026, compared

Compare Korean local-government workation subsidies by grant, stay length, eligibility and deadline, then go straight to the official notice.

20 programs · 10 open now · 0 closing soon · official notices last checked 2026-10-20

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Long stayStay supportReimbursementDiscount plus refund

Rural Living Program

Free temporary stay + a stipend on completing the programme — amount varies by village

Villages recruiting now close applications 23–28 Oct 2026 (varies by village, last on 28 Oct) · next intake not announced
Stay + stipend (varies)

Amount: check needed — shown as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17; the latest notice could not be re-confirmed

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
WorkationStay supportWorkspaceDiscount at booking

Fishing Village Workation

Villages listed on the application site (13 in the notice) — coworking, stay, breakfast, one activity, travel insurance (1–3 nights)

Apr 6 – Dec 2026 (may close early once budget is used)
Stay + office support

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
WorkationStay supportWorkspaceDiscount at booking

Jeonnam Blue Workation

An external public program covering stays, workspaces and experiences in Jeonnam. Check the official guidance for each location and program.

Running Sep–Nov 2026 · first come, first served (ends when the support quota is reached) · applying 7–10 days ahead is recommended · 3-night stays · Naju 3917 Majung is full and Darakhyu Yeosu has ended
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Amount: check needed — shown as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17; the latest notice could not be re-confirmed

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
WorkationStay supportWorkspace

Gyeonggi Healing Workation

11 venues across Gyeonggi — ₩30,000/night lodging support for 2+ night stays (up to 4 nights)

Running in 2026 (expanded Jun 2026)
₩30,000/night × up to 4

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
WorkationStay supportWorkspaceDiscount at booking

Rural Workation (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)

Weekday discount of up to ₩50,000 per person per day (up to 5 days in Sep–Nov) plus travel insurance at 13 rural sites — stay, office and activity packages

From 13 Apr 2026 until the budget runs out (first come) · up to 5 days per person in Sep–Nov
₩50,000/day × up to 5 days

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
WorkationWorkspaceStay supportDiscount plus refund

Gapyeong Jaraseom Workation Center

Coworking desk ₩5,000 per day (meeting room ₩20,000 per 2 hours, free for desk users) plus a lodging subsidy of up to ₩50,000 per room per weekday night (up to 4 nights) for non-residents and partner-shop discounts

Open year-round (weekdays 09:00–18:00) · the lodging subsidy closes early once the budget is used · book up to 2 days ahead
₩50,000/night × up to 4 nights

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of a riverside bamboo-grove pathUlsanRolling
WorkationStay supportActivitiesDiscount at booking

U-cation (Ulsan Workation)

Stay+activities from just ₩20,000/night — heavily subsidized

Weekdays Apr–Nov 2026 (may end early once the budget is used) · apply by the Tuesday two weeks before your visit
Fee from ₩20,000

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI landscape of tidal flats and a sea bridge at sunsetIncheonRolling
WorkationStay supportWorkspaceDiscount at booking

Incheon Workation (ITO)

8 hotel workation packages (Gaehangjang·Yeongjong·Songdo) — ocean view, meeting rooms, activities

2026-only packages — Harbor Park stays to Nov 19 (Sun–Thu check-in), Streaming House to Dec 2026 · book per hotel/operator
8 hotel packages

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI landscape of hanok village rooftops at golden hourJeonbukRolling
WorkationStay supportWorkspaceDiscount at booking

Jeonbuk Workation

Hotels·resorts·pool villas·templestay + offices across 14 cities/counties (Muju, Buan, Jeonju…)

Year-round (reserve 1+ week ahead)
14 cities & counties

Amount: check needed — shown as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17; the latest notice could not be re-confirmed

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of rice fields and traditional housesGangjinRolling
One-week stayStay supportActivitiesDiscount at booking

Gangjin FU-SO Farmstay

Year-round farmstay booking — ₩70,000/night per person (3+ guests) or ₩80,000 (2 guests); week stay (6 nights) ₩420,000 less a ₩120,000 county subsidy = ₩300,000

Year-round — book up to 2 days before arrival
County subsidy ₩120,000 (week stay)

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Checked against the official notice on 2026-10-23 · remaining places, budget and actual eligibility are confirmed by the operator

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
Jeju coastline and mountains beyond the seaJejuCheck needed
WorkationStay supportWorkspaceReimbursed after the trip

Jeju Workation Voucher

Stay+office voucher up to ₩50,000/night at 17 partner offices

2026 second-half round closed (opened 24 Aug, 350 places; stays 7 Sep–31 Oct) — check the notice for the next round
Up to ₩300,000

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of a city beach and high-rise skylineBusanCheck needed
WorkationWorkspaceStay supportDiscount at booking

Busan Workation

Free hub and satellite workspaces; stay type adds a ₩50,000/night lodging voucher (3–10 weekday nights, once a year) plus welcome kit and tourism discounts

Rolling (register first)
₩50,000/night × up to 10

Amount: check needed — shown as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17; the latest notice could not be re-confirmed

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of pine trees and an East Sea beachGangwonCheck needed
WorkationStay supportWorkspace

Gangwon Workation

3-night stay + coworking + local experiences

No 2026 notice (latest operator notice Aug 2025; application page returns 404 — checked 20 Oct 2026) — contact before applying
3-night package

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of west-coast tidal flats and a beachChungnamCheck needed
Long stayStay supportTransportReimbursed after the trip

Chungnam Month-Stay

6–29 nights lodging + meals/transport aid + activities + insurance

Each county posts separately — all 2026 county intakes have closed (Boryeong 2H Aug 18–31; travel Sep 18–Nov 30 under way) · awaiting 2027 notices
Up to 29 nights

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of a river, a cliff and a tiled-roof villageGyeongbukCheck needed
WorkationStay supportTransportDiscount plus refund

Gyeongbuk Workation

24 packages on sale (Andong·Uiseong·Bonghwa·Uljin) + up to ₩30,000 transit refund + insurance + welcome kit

Applications Mar 16–Nov 2026, closes early once the budget is used · shop notes: book and confirm by 15 Nov after purchase
Up to ₩30,000 transit refund

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of an island harbor and fishing boatsGyeongnamCheck needed
Long stayStay supportActivitiesReimbursed after the trip

Tongyeong Ae-Onna

Lodging ₩50,000/night (max ₩350,000) + activities ₩50–150,000/person + insurance — up to ₩690,000/team, 2 batches/year (40 teams each)

2026 rounds 1 (to May 11) and 2 (from Jul 13) closed · no 3rd-round notice — call +82-55-650-0733
Up to ₩690,000/team

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of a riverside path and fieldsGyeongnamCheck needed
Long stayStay supportActivitiesReimbursed after the trip

Gimhae Seumim-ae

Lodging ₩70,000/night per team + activities ₩70–100,000/person + insurance — 3–29 nights, recruited in rounds

2026 rounds 1–3 closed (round 3: Sep 30–Oct 6, up to 3 teams) · round 3 stays Oct 16–Nov 15
₩70,000/night lodging

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of a small harbor and blue seaYeongdeokCheck needed
WorkationStay supportWorkspaceReimbursed after the trip

Yeongdeok Workation

50% of partner-stay lodging (up to ₩40,000 per day, up to 4 nights) + partner activities up to ₩30,000 per person (settled afterwards) + welcome kit — you choose your own stay and activities

Application deadline · Nov 27, 2026
₩40,000/day × 4 nights + ₩30,000 activities

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of mountains, fields and tile-roofed housesBoeun, ChungbukCheck needed
One-week stayStay supportReimbursementReimbursed after the trip

Boeun Live-Here Stay

Stay ₩70,000 and transport ₩20,000 per team-day, plus meals and activities ₩10,000 each per person-day and ₩20,000 travel insurance — reimbursed against receipts

All three 2026 rounds closed (Jun 12 / Jul 20 / Sep 28); the Oct–Nov round travels Oct 5–Nov 30 — next round not announced yet (+82-43-540-3394)
₩70,000/day stay (team)

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
An AI brand landscape of fields and a coastlineGyeongnamClosed
Long stayStay supportActivitiesReimbursed after the trip

Namhae Month-Stay

Lodging ₩70,000/day per team + activities ₩70–100,000/person (youth up to ₩120,000) + insurance — 4–29 nights, stay Sep 1–Oct 31

Application deadline · Aug 7, 2026
₩70,000/day lodging

Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17

Based on official notice · 2026-10-20Check details
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What these subsidies are

Workation subsidies are programs run by Korean local governments to bring in people who live or work elsewhere, covering part of the cost of lodging, workspaces, transport, meals or activities. Some programs accept freelancers and business owners as well as employees.

Support comes in three main forms: vouchers that pay lodging or office costs up to a set cap, reimbursement of actual expenses against receipts, and free access to a local workspace. Most programs set a minimum stay, ask for proof of employment or business, and some require tasks such as social-media posts.

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Side by side: grants, stay length and deadlines by region
RegionProgramSupportHow it paysStayDeadlineStatus
NationwideRural Living Program Stay + stipend (varies)Free temporary stay + a stipend on completing the programme — amount varies by villageDiscount plus refund10+ nightsVillages recruiting now close applications 23–28 Oct 2026 (varies by village, last on 28 Oct) · next intake not announcedOpen
Fishing villagesFishing Village Workation Stay + office supportVillages listed on the application site (13 in the notice) — coworking, stay, breakfast, one activity, travel insurance (1–3 nights)Discount at bookingFlexibleApr 6 – Dec 2026 (may close early once budget is used)Open
JeonnamJeonnam Blue Workation Check terms by location and programAn external public program covering stays, workspaces and experiences in Jeonnam. Check the official guidance for each location and program.Discount at booking3 nightsRunning Sep–Nov 2026 · first come, first served (ends when the support quota is reached) · applying 7–10 days ahead is recommended · 3-night stays · Naju 3917 Majung is full and Darakhyu Yeosu has endedOpen
GyeonggiGyeonggi Healing Workation ₩30,000/night × up to 411 venues across Gyeonggi — ₩30,000/night lodging support for 2+ night stays (up to 4 nights)—2–4 nightsRunning in 2026 (expanded Jun 2026)Open
Rural sites nationwide (13 designated by the ministry)Rural Workation (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) ₩50,000/day × up to 5 daysWeekday discount of up to ₩50,000 per person per day (up to 5 days in Sep–Nov) plus travel insurance at 13 rural sites — stay, office and activity packagesDiscount at booking2–4 nightsFrom 13 Apr 2026 until the budget runs out (first come) · up to 5 days per person in Sep–NovOpen
Gapyeong, GyeonggiGapyeong Jaraseom Workation Center ₩50,000/night × up to 4 nightsCoworking desk ₩5,000 per day (meeting room ₩20,000 per 2 hours, free for desk users) plus a lodging subsidy of up to ₩50,000 per room per weekday night (up to 4 nights) for non-residents and partner-shop discountsDiscount plus refund1–4 nightsOpen year-round (weekdays 09:00–18:00) · the lodging subsidy closes early once the budget is used · book up to 2 days aheadOpen
UlsanU-cation (Ulsan Workation) Fee from ₩20,000Stay+activities from just ₩20,000/night — heavily subsidizedDiscount at booking1–2 nightsWeekdays Apr–Nov 2026 (may end early once the budget is used) · apply by the Tuesday two weeks before your visitRolling
IncheonIncheon Workation (ITO) 8 hotel packages8 hotel workation packages (Gaehangjang·Yeongjong·Songdo) — ocean view, meeting rooms, activitiesDiscount at booking2+ nights2026-only packages — Harbor Park stays to Nov 19 (Sun–Thu check-in), Streaming House to Dec 2026 · book per hotel/operatorRolling
JeonbukJeonbuk Workation 14 cities & countiesHotels·resorts·pool villas·templestay + offices across 14 cities/counties (Muju, Buan, Jeonju…)Discount at booking2 nightsYear-round (reserve 1+ week ahead)Rolling
GangjinGangjin FU-SO Farmstay County subsidy ₩120,000 (week stay)Year-round farmstay booking — ₩70,000/night per person (3+ guests) or ₩80,000 (2 guests); week stay (6 nights) ₩420,000 less a ₩120,000 county subsidy = ₩300,000Discount at booking1–6 nightsYear-round — book up to 2 days before arrivalRolling
JejuJeju Workation Voucher Up to ₩300,000Stay+office voucher up to ₩50,000/night at 17 partner officesReimbursed after the trip3–6 nights2026 second-half round closed (opened 24 Aug, 350 places; stays 7 Sep–31 Oct) — check the notice for the next roundCheck needed
BusanBusan Workation ₩50,000/night × up to 10Free hub and satellite workspaces; stay type adds a ₩50,000/night lodging voucher (3–10 weekday nights, once a year) plus welcome kit and tourism discountsDiscount at bookingFlexibleRolling (register first)Check needed
GangwonGangwon Workation 3-night package3-night stay + coworking + local experiences—3 nightsNo 2026 notice (latest operator notice Aug 2025; application page returns 404 — checked 20 Oct 2026) — contact before applyingCheck needed
ChungnamChungnam Month-Stay Up to 29 nights6–29 nights lodging + meals/transport aid + activities + insuranceReimbursed after the trip6–29 nightsEach county posts separately — all 2026 county intakes have closed (Boryeong 2H Aug 18–31; travel Sep 18–Nov 30 under way) · awaiting 2027 noticesCheck needed
GyeongbukGyeongbuk Workation Up to ₩30,000 transit refund24 packages on sale (Andong·Uiseong·Bonghwa·Uljin) + up to ₩30,000 transit refund + insurance + welcome kitDiscount plus refund2–3 nightsApplications Mar 16–Nov 2026, closes early once the budget is used · shop notes: book and confirm by 15 Nov after purchaseCheck needed
GyeongnamTongyeong Ae-Onna Up to ₩690,000/teamLodging ₩50,000/night (max ₩350,000) + activities ₩50–150,000/person + insurance — up to ₩690,000/team, 2 batches/year (40 teams each)Reimbursed after the trip3–29 nights2026 rounds 1 (to May 11) and 2 (from Jul 13) closed · no 3rd-round notice — call +82-55-650-0733Check needed
GyeongnamGimhae Seumim-ae ₩70,000/night lodgingLodging ₩70,000/night per team + activities ₩70–100,000/person + insurance — 3–29 nights, recruited in roundsReimbursed after the trip3–29 nights2026 rounds 1–3 closed (round 3: Sep 30–Oct 6, up to 3 teams) · round 3 stays Oct 16–Nov 15Check needed
YeongdeokYeongdeok Workation ₩40,000/day × 4 nights + ₩30,000 activities50% of partner-stay lodging (up to ₩40,000 per day, up to 4 nights) + partner activities up to ₩30,000 per person (settled afterwards) + welcome kit — you choose your own stay and activitiesReimbursed after the trip2–4 nightsNov 27, 2026Check needed
Boeun, ChungbukBoeun Live-Here Stay ₩70,000/day stay (team)Stay ₩70,000 and transport ₩20,000 per team-day, plus meals and activities ₩10,000 each per person-day and ₩20,000 travel insurance — reimbursed against receiptsReimbursed after the trip2–6 nightsAll three 2026 rounds closed (Jun 12 / Jul 20 / Sep 28); the Oct–Nov round travels Oct 5–Nov 30 — next round not announced yet (+82-43-540-3394)Check needed
GyeongnamNamhae Month-Stay ₩70,000/day lodgingLodging ₩70,000/day per team + activities ₩70–100,000/person (youth up to ₩120,000) + insurance — 4–29 nights, stay Sep 1–Oct 31Reimbursed after the trip4–29 nightsAug 7, 2026Closed

Frequently asked questions

How much can I receive?

It depends on the program. Some pay lodging or office costs up to a fixed cap, some reimburse actual expenses against receipts, and some offer a free workspace instead of cash. For example: Jeju Workation Voucher Up to ₩300,000, Busan Workation ₩50,000/night × up to 10, Gangwon Workation 3-night package. Each program's support is listed in the table and in the official-notice summary on its page.

Who can apply?

Most programs are for people who live or work outside the host region, and some also accept freelancers and business owners. For example: Jeju Workers, business owners and freelancers from outside Jeju, Busan Non-Busan workers and owners, Gangwon Workers & freelancers. Check the condition tags and the official notice on each program page.

Do I need proof of employment?

Many programs ask for proof of employment or business registration. Programs that list it as a condition: Gangwon Workation, Jeonbuk Workation, Gyeonggi Healing Workation, Rural Workation (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), Gapyeong Jaraseom Workation Center. The exact documents are in each official notice.

Can I apply alone?

Programs that accept solo applicants: Jeju Workation Voucher, Busan Workation, Rural Living Program, U-cation (Ulsan Workation), Incheon Workation (ITO), Fishing Village Workation, Jeonbuk Workation, Jeonnam Blue Workation, Gyeongbuk Workation, Gyeonggi Healing Workation, Namhae Month-Stay, Gimhae Seumim-ae, Boeun Live-Here Stay, Rural Workation (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), Gapyeong Jaraseom Workation Center. Programs that require two or more people: Gangjin FU-SO Farmstay. Others do not state a minimum group size, so confirm in the official notice.

Can foreign residents apply?

Programs whose notice confirms foreign residents are eligible: Namhae Month-Stay, Gimhae Seumim-ae, Boeun Live-Here Stay. For the others the notice does not say, so ask the organizer before applying.

Where do I apply?

Applications go directly to each local government or its operator. Every program page links to the official notice and application page, and Wakation only summarizes the notices.

How current is this information?

Every program shows the date its official notice was last checked; the most recent check is Oct 20, 2026. A program not re-checked for 45 days is shown as "Check needed" until it is verified again.