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Today, let’s look at the disability welfare card. It was the first time I knew that there were so many welfare programs in Korea after having a baby.
And today, I would like to inform you about the benefits of the disabled welfare card! 장애인복지카드
What is a welfare card for the disabled? 좋은뉴스
The disabled welfare card is the same as the disabled registration certificate. If you are registered as a disabled person, a disability registration certificate or a disability welfare card will be issued according to your wishes.
1. Railroad, urban rail (subway, train), airfare, domestic passenger ship discount
1) Railways (KTX, Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, commuter trains)
– One guardian accompanying the registered disabled and severely disabled (grades 1-3) (50% discount on KTX, Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, and commuter trains)
– Grades 4-6 among registered disabled (30% discount on KTX and Saemaeul, 50% discount on Mugunghwa and commuter trains)
– However, only on weekdays excluding Sat/Sun/holidays
2) Urban rail (subway, subway) discount
– 100% discount on subway, subway, and urban rail fares for registered disabled people
3) Airfare discount
– Korean Air: 50% discount for grades 1-4 (including 1 guardian for grades 1-3)
– Korean Air: 30% discount on domestic flight fares for class 5 and 6
– Asiana: 50% discount on domestic flight fares (1 guardian included for Classes 1-3)
4) Domestic passenger ship discount
– Severely disabled and 1 accompanying guardian: 50% discount
– Mild disability: 20% discount
– Presentation of disability registration certificate (presentation of welfare card)
– However, the specific discount rate may differ depending on the individual transportation terms and conditions of each carrier, so please check it!!
2. Support for cultural activity expenses and card benefits
– When presenting a disability registration card (welfare card)
– Free admission: National Palace, Royal Tomb, National and Public Museums and Art Galleries, National and Public Parks
– 50% discount on admission fees: National and public performance halls (excluding occasional performances) and public sports facilities
– Public sports facilities: gym, swimming pool, tennis court, etc.
3. Public parking lot fee benefit
– Eligibility: Self-driving vehicles for disabled persons among registered disabled persons, vehicles in which disabled persons ride
– Support content
1) It is different for each local government, but 50% reduction in most cases
2) Need to check the ordinance of the local government where you live
3) Presentation of disability registration certificate (welfare card)
4. Vehicle related benefits
– Vehicle acquisition tax, automobile tax, license tax exemption
– Applicable vehicle: 1 vehicle among passenger cars with a displacement of 2,000cc or less, passenger vehicles with a capacity of 10 or less, cargo vehicles with a loading capacity of 1 ton or less, vans with a capacity of 15 or less, and two-wheeled vehicles
– Highway tolls (50% discount)
Target vehicles: Passenger cars with an displacement of 2000cc or less, passenger cars with 7/10 passengers or less, trucks with a capacity of 1 ton or less, vans with 12 seats or less
We have confirmed that there are various benefits of the disabled welfare card.
There are many other resources, so please check it out on the blog.
thank you!