Relevant law: The Tourism Promotion and Development Fund Act
Ministry in charge: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST)
Managed and operated by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST)
Where to apply: The Korea Development Bank or a commercial bank
Source: The Government’s contribution, special levy collected from passengers leaving the country and casino businesses and profit obtained from operation of the fund
Where the fund is used
Lent to tourist lodging facilities for repair and renovation
Lent to international conference facilities and resorts for repair and renovation
Lent to tourism businesses (travel agencies, casino businesses, souvenir businesses, hotels) for their operation funds
Used for provision of support for businesses engaged in attraction of foreign tourists
Used for provision of support for institutions engaged in research concerning tourism
Used for investment in the business of formation of tourist sites (Relevant law amended in 2005)