GyeongnamNamhae 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
₩70,000/day lodging
Amounts as stated in guidance checked on 2026-09-17
What is supported
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
How the support is paidReimbursed after the tripYou pay in full first; the support is refunded or paid out after you submit proof.
Eligibility to check
- Non-Gyeongnam, age 19+
- 1–2 per team
- SNS posting mission
Eligibility for foreign or overseas residents
The official notice states that foreign applicants are eligible. Residency proof, ID (such as an alien registration card) and payout-account requirements still vary by notice — confirm them before applying.
Dates
- Application window
- Jul 27, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
- Travel or activity window
- Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
- Stay length
- 4–29 nights
- Group size
- 1–2 people
2nd batch (Jul 27–Aug 7) closed; selection announced Aug 24 · no 3rd-batch notice
How to apply: steps, documents and cautions (from the official notice)
Only what the official notice and the operator’s guidance state is summarised here. Details change between rounds and years, so re-check the sources below right before applying.
Steps
- 1Fill in the application form (Form 1), personal-data consent (Form 2) and pledge (Form 3) from the notice and send them with a resident register extract by email or post (round 2: 27 Jul–7 Aug 2026)
- 2Screening scores motivation (30), travel plan (30) and promotion plan (40) plus youth and overseas-Korean bonuses; 15 teams (1–2 people) are selected and notified on the website and by text (round 2 announcement due 24 Aug)
- 3After selection, book your own lodging and submit the booking records by the day before your trip starts — otherwise you are replaced by a reserve candidate
- 4Stay in Namhae during the travel window (round 2: 1 Sep–31 Oct, 4–29 nights) on a self-planned trip, posting on your own social media at least once a day
- 5Within 15 days after the trip, post the result report (Form 4), evidence (Form 5), tourist lodging confirmation (Form 6), survey (Form 7) and card or cash receipts; after review the support is remitted by the 20th of the following month
Required documents
- To apply: application form (Form 1), personal-data consent (Form 2), pledge (Form 3), resident register extract
- For settlement: result report, evidence, tourist lodging confirmation, survey, and card or cash receipts (handwritten receipts not accepted)
Things to watch
- Open to people aged 19+ living outside Gyeongnam on the notice date who can promote tourism on their own social media. Children under 19 get no lodging or activity support
- Support: lodging up to ₩70,000 per day (per team, 4–29 nights), activities ₩70,000–100,000 per person (₩100,000–120,000 for youth), insurance ₩20,000 per person — reimbursed afterwards. Unregistered lodging is excluded
- Social posts must be feed posts (24-hour stories do not count) with the required hashtags and stay public for at least a year after the trip. No payment if conditions are unmet or the stay is under 4 consecutive nights
- No payment if the report or evidence is missing or insufficient. Rounds 1 and 2 ran in 2026; check the notice board for any next round
- Enquiries: Namhae County tourism promotion division +82-55-860-8604
Sources · Sources checked 2026-09-17
FAQ
Do I apply or receive funds through Wakation?
No. Wakation summarizes the notice; the operating institution handles applications, selection and funding.
Are the dates and benefits final?
The official notice is final. Budgets, early closure and operating details can change, so check again before applying.
Will any hotel booking qualify?
Not necessarily. Each program has its own eligible stays and expenses. Do not assume eligibility unless the official notice says so.
Plan after confirming eligibility
These are general planning links, not proof that a booking is eligible for support. Check the official conditions first.