13 rural villages nationwideRural 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
₩50,000/day × up to 5 days
What is supported
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
How the support is paidDiscount at bookingThe support is applied when you pay, so you only cover your share.
Eligibility to check
- Employees, business owners and freelancers with proof of work
- 2–4 nights · once a year per person
- Book and submit documents on the designated platform (Dear Monday)
Eligibility for foreign or overseas residents
Eligibility is not confirmed for foreign or overseas residents. Check residency, ID, Korean phone verification and payment-method requirements in the official notice.
Dates
- Application window
- Confirm exact dates in the official notice
- Travel or activity window
- Confirm exact dates in the official notice
- Stay length
- 2–4 nights
From 13 Apr 2026 until the budget runs out (first come) · up to 5 days per person in Sep–Nov
Work setup
Shared offices at 13 villages (varies by site)
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
- 1Register on the designated platform Dear Monday (dearmonday.io) and choose a site among the “[Subsidy] … (Rural Workation)” packages
- 2Pick your dates on the booking page, submit the application form and consent form (downloadable there) with proof of work, and pay
- 3The lodging operator checks room availability and screens your documents; you may be asked to complete missing items
- 4Your booking is confirmed when the “approved” KakaoTalk notice arrives
Required documents
- Participation form (Form 1) and personal or company data consent forms (Forms 2 and 3)
- Certificate of employment or national insurance certificate issued within the last month / business registration for business owners
- Freelancers: one income document from the past year, such as a comprehensive income tax return, business-income withholding receipt or payment records
Things to watch
- The discount is up to ₩50,000 per person per weekday, and up to 5 days in Sep–Nov (max ₩250,000 per person). Travel insurance is supported
- Stays are 2 to 4 nights, and each person may join the rural workation once a year
- Open from 13 Apr 2026 on a first-come basis until the budget runs out. Site details and how to join are on the rural tourism portal Welchon (welchon.com) and the operator help centre
- Three sites (Dangjin, Naju, Jeju Gimnyeong) were added in Sep 2026 for a total of 13 (existing: Icheon, Hongcheon, Gangneung, Gongju, Jeongeup, Namwon, Gokseong, Yeongcheon, Sangju, Namhae)
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.