How to Use National Tomorrow Learning Card & Reissuance Guide for Damaged Cards

Introduction: What is the National Tomorrow Learning Card?

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Nowadays, many of you are interested in self-development for employment, job transition, and job competency enhancement. However, you might have hesitated because academy fees or training costs are not insignificant.
The essential government support program you must know at times like this is the ‘National Tomorrow Learning Card’!
💡 What is the National Tomorrow Learning Card?
The National Tomorrow Learning Card is a vocational training program where the government (Ministry of Employment and Labor) supports training costs to adapt to rapid technological development and support lifelong development.
In the past, cards for job seekers and workers were separate, but now they have been integrated into a single ‘National Tomorrow Learning Card’, lowering the barrier significantly so that any South Korean citizen can receive vocational training.
🎯 Key Support Details and Benefits
Support limit per person: An account limit of a basic 3 million KRW to a maximum of 5 million KRW is granted.
Support ratio: The state supports from 45% up to 100% of the training costs, greatly reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
Additional support targets: Low-income individuals, national strategic industry sectors, National Employment Support System participants, etc., can receive additional support benefits.
👥 Eligible Targets (Who can get it?)
Most South Korean citizens can be issued one!
Job seekers, workers (office workers), self-employed individuals (special-type labor workers, etc.) can apply.
However, there are also excluded targets: Current public officials, private school faculty members, senior citizens aged 75 or older, self-employed individuals with annual sales above a certain amount, and some high-income wage workers may be restricted from issuance, so prior confirmation through HRD-Net is required.
The National Tomorrow Learning Card is a reliable supporter that anyone with a passion for learning must secure. So, are you curious about how to apply for this great card and how to actually use it?
We will organize it very easily and in detail in the next section! ✨

National Tomorrow Learning Card Application and Issuance Method (Brief Summary)

Now that we have looked into what the National Tomorrow Learning Card is, it is time to learn how to actually get the card into your hands! It is not as complicated as you might think, and if you follow step-by-step, anyone can easily apply.
You can apply via either PC or mobile (HRD-Net app), so please choose the method that is convenient for you.
Step 1. Essential Preparation Before Issuance (Most Important! ⭐)
There is a preliminary preparation step you must go through before pressing the card application button. If you skip this step, the application will not proceed, so please be sure to check first!

1. WorkNet Job Registration

If you are a job seeker, you must sign up on the WorkNet website, register your resume, and complete your job application. (This may be skipped for current workers, but it is mandatory if you are in job-seeking status.)

1. HRD-Net Sign-up and Login

Access the vocational training portal HRD-Net website or mobile app and log in. (Prepare simple authentication or joint certificate login)
Step 2. Applying for Card Issuance on HRD-Net
Now that you are done preparing, shall we officially apply for the card?

1. Accessing the National Tomorrow Learning Card Issuance Application Menu

Go to the [National Tomorrow Learning Card] ➔ [Issuance Application] menu from the HRD-Net main screen or My Page.

1. Checking Notices and Entering Personal Information

After carefully reading the eligibility requirements and guidelines, accurately enter your personal information and the delivery address.

1. Selecting a Partner Card Company (Shinhan vs. NH Nonghyup)

You can choose between Shinhan Card and NH Nonghyup Card.
You can choose between a check card and a credit card. In the case of a credit card, there may be separate screening and annual fee conditions, so please choose the method that suits you. (Generally, check cards are much more preferred!)

1. Exploring and Checking Training Courses (Optional but Recommended)

Since you may need to select your desired training field or briefly search during the application process, it is a good idea to think about courses you are interested in beforehand.
Step 3. Screening and Card Receipt
Screening period: Eligibility screening is conducted after application, and it usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks on business days.
Card receipt: Once screening is completed, the card is produced by the selected card company and delivered via mail or in-person pickup.
If you have safely received your card, all preparations are complete to pay for the lecture you wanted to learn and start studying!
Then, let’s explore in detail in the next table of contents how to actually use the received card when applying for a course. 🚀

Practical Usage Methods of the National Tomorrow Learning Card

If you have safely been issued your card, it is now time to truly seize the opportunity for learning by utilizing your card! For those who are clueless and thinking, “I got the card, but where and how should I use this?”, we will clearly organize the 4 core steps of practical use. 💡

1. Course Application Method (Utilizing HRD-Net)

The process of finding and applying for your desired lecture takes place entirely on the vocational training portal HRD-Net.
Training course search: Access the HRD-Net website or app, and go to the [Training Course] menu at the top.
Course exploration and selection: Set the region, field of interest (e.g., IT, design, barista, confectionery/baking, etc.), and training type to search for courses that fit you.
Applying for a course: Once you find a course you like, carefully check the detail page and press the [Course Application] button. (Some courses may require prior consultation or trainee selection procedures.)

1. Self-payment Co-pay Payment Method

While the National Tomorrow Learning Card is fully supported in some cases, a self-payment co-pay (out-of-pocket amount) may occur depending on the course.
Payment guidance: Once the course application is approved, the self-payment amount you must bear and a payment guidance text message (or AlimTalk) will be sent.
Payment execution: When you pay the self-payment co-pay with your issued National Tomorrow Learning Card (Shinhan or NH Nonghyup), the course application is finally completed.
💡 Tip: Since training costs are deducted within your card balance (Tomorrow Learning Card account limit), please be sure to check in advance whether your remaining limit is sufficient!

1. Attendance Management Method (Most Important! ⭐)

Once training has started, attendance checking is the core of government-funded support. You must be careful because if attendance management is not done properly, disadvantages may occur in using the program.
Attendance check method:
Tag your card directly on the terminal provided at the academy or educational institution, or,
Check in and out using smart attendance (QR code or Bluetooth) through the smartphone HRD-Net app.
Precautions: Since issues may arise in training cost support in case of tardiness, leaving early, or absence, you must complete the attendance check before and after class without fail.

1. Training Allowance Payment Conditions and Receiving It

Training allowances that can be used for transportation or meal expenses are paid to trainees who meet certain conditions!
Payment targets and conditions:
Paid when meeting requirements such as unemployed individuals taking courses of 140 hours or more, National Employment Support System participants, and people with disabilities.
The attendance rate must achieve 80% or more of the total training days.
Payment amount: Calculated according to the days attended and deposited into an account under your name. (Since it varies by course, please make sure to check with the training institution before taking the course!)
If you meticulously take care of everything from course application to attendance and allowances like this, you can utilize the National Tomorrow Learning Card to 200%.
Then, what are the things you must be careful about when using or reissuing your card? Let’s find out in detail in the next table of contents! ✨

Reissuance Procedure in Case of Card Damage (Core Points)

If you carry it around in your wallet or use it frequently, embarrassing situations may arise where the card gets scratched, the IC chip is damaged, or the magnetic stripe breaks down, making payment or attendance checking (tagging) impossible. Especially when checking attendance at an academy, wouldn’t it be very awkward if the card is not recognized?
We outline the core points of the reissuance procedure that you can resolve without panic when your National Tomorrow Learning Card is damaged! 🛠️

1. Checking the Reason for Reissuance (Damage vs. Loss)

Damage reissuance: This is when the card is broken or recognition is impossible due to damage to the IC chip and magnetic stripe. (State of holding the existing card)
Note: The application path may differ slightly from when you completely lose the card, but usually, it is processed as ‘reissuance due to damage (replacement issuance)’ through the card company app or customer center.

1. Reissuance Application Path (Where do I apply?)

Although the National Tomorrow Learning Card is a government (Ministry of Employment and Labor) supported card, the entity that actually produces and issues the card is the partner card company. Therefore, you must apply for reissuance directly through the card company.
Method ①: Call the partner card company customer center
Call the customer center of the card company where you were issued your card (Shinhan Card or NH Nonghyup Card).
If you tell the representative, “I would like a reissuance due to damage to my National Tomorrow Learning Card,” you can easily process it after identity verification.
Method ②: Use the card company’s official mobile app
Access the Shinhan Play (SOL Pay) or NH Nonghyup Card app.
You can easily apply non-face-to-face by selecting the [Card Reissuance] or [Damaged Card Reissuance] item in the card management menu.
Method ③: Confirmation through HRD-Net
You can also check guidance related to card issuance on the Ministry of Employment and Labor HRD-Net website, but the physical card reissuance itself is generally processed through the partner card company.

1. Required Period and Fee Costs

Required period: It typically takes about 3 to 7 business days (about 1 week) for the physical card to arrive at your home or receiving address after application.
Fees: In the case of general damage reissuance of a card, issuance fees are often waived depending on the card company, but sometimes a small fee may occur depending on conditions, so it is safe to check with the customer center in advance when applying.

1. Essential Tips to Know When Applying for Reissuance! 💡

Existing card usage status: Even if you are reissued a damaged card, until the new card arrives and is normally registered (receipt registration), the functions of the existing card may be maintained or suspended.
If you are taking a course?: If you reissue your card during the training course attendance check period, a gap may occur in your attendance. Be sure to inform the academy (training institution) administrative person in charge in advance that the card is damaged and being reissued, and discuss alternative measures such as manual attendance!
If you leave a damaged card unattended, you may experience great inconvenience during attendance checking or payment, so if an abnormality occurs, please do not delay and apply for reissuance right away.
Next, we will organize the precautions that are easy to miss during the card usage and reissuance process! ✨

Precautions You Must Know When Using and Reissuing Cards

Since the National Tomorrow Learning Card is a precious card linked with government support funds, there are points that require more careful management and attention than general check and credit cards.
We will organize 4 core precautions that you must never miss from card use to the damage and reissuance process! ⚠️

1. Mandatory ‘Immediate Reporting and Suspension’ in Case of Card Loss or Damage

If you have lost your card or it is severely damaged and cannot be used, do not delay and immediately contact the customer center of the respective card company (Shinhan/NH Nonghyup) to apply for loss/damage reporting and suspension.
If you leave the card unattended, you may experience difficult situations if potential fraudulent use or security issues occur, so it is safe to take action as soon as you discover it.

1. Beware of ‘Attendance Gaps’ When Replacing Cards During Training

If you get your card reissued while taking classes at an academy or vocational training institution, a gap of several days will occur until the new card arrives.
At this time, if you cannot check attendance (terminal tagging) and are treated as absent, disadvantages may occur in your training allowance or support funds!
💡 Coping Tip: Before applying for card reissuance, be sure to notify the administrative person in charge at the training institution (academy) in advance and discuss alternative measures such as manual attendance processing during the card replacement period.

1. Check Card Expiration Date and Account Status

If the expiration date of the National Tomorrow Learning Card has passed, or if the connected account under your name is under attachment or suspension, training fee payments or training allowance deposits will not be processed normally.
If you haven’t used your card for a long time or have kept it in your wallet for a long time, please check in advance whether the expiration date and connected account are in a normal state.

1. Fraudulent Receipt is Strictly Prohibited! (Strict Management)

Since the National Tomorrow Learning Card is a program supported by the national budget, fraudulent receipt acts such as attendance manipulation, proxy attendance, and transferring or lending to others are strictly prohibited.
When caught, not only will the full amount of support funds be recovered, but use of government support programs may be restricted for a certain period in the future, so you must use it honestly and correctly.
The reliable and useful National Tomorrow Learning Card once you know it! By mastering the correct usage methods and precautions, we hope you make it a precious opportunity to solely foster your own capabilities. 😊
Closing Remarks
Today, we thoroughly looked into everything from the basic concepts of the National Tomorrow Learning Card to the application method, practical usage methods, and the reissuance procedure and precautions in case of damage.
The National Tomorrow Learning Card serves as a reliable wing as long as you have a passion for learning! We hope today’s content was a small help to your new challenges and employment/job transition preparations.
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment. We hope you spend a day growing today as well. Thank you! ✨

Closing Remarks

Today, we carefully examined everything from the basic concepts of the National Tomorrow Learning Card to the application method, practical usage methods, and the reissuance procedure and precautions in case of damage.
The National Tomorrow Learning Card serves as a reliable wing as long as you have a passion for learning! We hope today’s content was a small help to your new challenges and employment/job transition preparations.
If any questions arise or you get stuck while using your card, please leave a comment anytime. We hope you spend a wonderful day growing even more than yesterday. Thank you! ✨