Jeju Province has changed its creation-preparation support for artists from 2 million won once every two years to 1 million won every year. The province also abolished the artistic-activity-plan review that had been part of the application process. Instead, eligibility is determined through income and asset screening, with the program targeting artists at or below 120% of median income.
The change does not increase the two-year total for an individual recipient, but it changes how reliably support can arrive. Annual access can better match the recurring costs of maintaining an artistic practice, while removing the activity-plan review reduces an administrative hurdle. Jeju has operated the support program since 2021, making this a redesign of an established policy rather than a new one-off grant.
What changes for applicants
The practical effect will depend on application volume and the available budget, details not established in the evidence packet. Still, the reform shifts the program toward more regular and predictable support for lower-income artists. The next useful measure will be how many artists qualify under the simplified screening and whether annual payments widen participation.