The Korea Tourism Organization's Digital Tourist Resident Card is designed to encourage visits to regions facing population decline. Its official VisitKorea service lists participating areas, businesses and local offers; a card does not guarantee discounts at every establishment.

  1. Applying: Sign in through TourPass One with social login, join the VisitKorea membership service and agree to its terms, complete identity and residence checks, then choose an eligible region. The official guide says issuance is free to members. The card can be viewed on a mobile device.
  1. Three redemption methods are described. First, scan the integrated card QR displayed in My Page using a participating business's reader, or show it to staff. Second, when within 3 km of a participating business, obtain a mobile coupon and show it to staff. Third, scan the QR posted at a participating business to issue a coupon and present it. Check the specific merchant's conditions.
  1. Categories include food and drink, admission, experiences, shopping and accommodation. Search the official listings for the exact business and confirm travel dates and any eligibility or combination restrictions. Some rail-linked coupon campaigns are also advertised, but their own reservation and participation conditions apply.
  1. The official service also describes a temporary Digital Tourist Resident Card for eligible people who have difficulty using digital services, including older visitors. After a telephone application and eligibility check, it is sent by text message. The temporary card is valid for three days from issue, for the holder only. The program office number is 02-6271-2016.
  1. Before leaving, recheck the official participating-business details. A headline maximum saving or campaign figure should not be treated as a guaranteed personal benefit.