{"id":50,"date":"2026-10-05T19:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwaw.kr\/en\/2026\/10\/05\/check-eligibility-tomorrow-learning-card-application-steps-aa6ea8603d\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T19:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:19:09","slug":"check-eligibility-tomorrow-learning-card-application-steps-aa6ea8603d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iwaw.kr\/en\/2026\/10\/05\/check-eligibility-tomorrow-learning-card-application-steps-aa6ea8603d\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Eligibility and Apply for the Tomorrow Learning Card"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Can I Receive It? K-Digital Training \/ Tomorrow Learning Card Eligibility Conditions<\/h2>\n

Job preparation, career changes, self-## Can I Receive It? Tomorrow Learning Card Eligibility Conditions<\/p>\n

When preparing for self-development, a job change, or a second chapter in life after retirement, the very first benefit people look for is the Tomorrow Learning Card. Since this system provides training expenses from a base of 3 million KRW up to a maximum of 5 million KRW per person, many wonder, “Can office workers apply?” or “Can college students and freelancers apply too?”<\/p>\n

To state the conclusion first: if you are a South Korean citizen, you are eligible for issuance in most cases regardless of your employment status. The door is widely open not only to the unemployed, but also to currently employed workers, self-employed individuals, and workers in special types of employment.<\/p>\n

Basic Target Group: Who is eligible?<\/p>\n

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  • Job seekers (unemployed): Youth preparing for employment, women with career breaks, individuals seeking re-employment<\/li>\n
  • Employed (office workers): Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and large corporation workers, fixed-term and short-term workers<\/li>\n
  • Workers in special types of employment and freelancers: Delivery riders, after-school study materials teachers, insurance agents, freelance developers\/designers, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Self-employed: Sole proprietors who meet specific income standards<\/li>\n
  • Students: University (and graduate) students whose remaining duration of study until graduation is 2 years or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In the past, the cards for the unemployed and the employed were separated, making the process cumbersome when changing jobs or leaving employment. Currently, they are integrated into one, allowing you to use the card within its validity period (5 years) even if your economic activity status changes.<\/p>\n

    Issuance Eligibility & Exclusion Criteria at a Glance<\/p>\n

    Although it is a program for the entire public, clear exclusion criteria based on income or status exist because state funds are invested. Before applying, check whether any of the items below apply to you.<\/p>\n

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    Category<\/th>\nEligible Criteria<\/th>\nExcluded from Support (Issuance Not Allowed)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Public\/Special Status<\/td>\nGeneral public (anyone)<\/td>\nPublic servants, private school teachers\/staff, military personnel (excluding some mandatory service personnel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Students<\/td>\nUniversity (and graduate) students with 2 years or less remaining until graduation<\/td>\nUniversity (and graduate) students with more than 2 years remaining until graduation, students on leave of absence (excluding certain exceptions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Large Corporation Employees<\/td>\nAged 45 or older, or with an average monthly wage under 3 million KRW<\/td>\nEmployees of large enterprises aged under 45 with an average monthly wage of 3 million KRW or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Special Employment \/ Freelancers<\/td>\nAverage monthly income of less than 3 million KRW over the past 3 months<\/td>\nWorkers in special types of employment with an average monthly income of 3 million KRW or more over the past 3 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Self-employed<\/td>\nAnnual sales of less than 150 million KRW<\/td>\nAnnual sales of 150 million KRW or more (separate income criteria apply to real estate rental businesses)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Age<\/td>\nUnder 75 years old<\/td>\nAged 75 or older<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    3 Core Checkpoints Frequently Confused<\/p>\n

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    1. From which school year can university students apply?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For a 4-year university, you can apply starting from the end of the 2nd semester of the 2nd year (or upon advancing to the 3rd year). For a 3-year college, you can apply from the 2nd semester of the 1st year; for a 2-year junior college, you become eligible right after admission.<\/p>\n

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      1. Are employees of large corporations preparing for a job change excluded?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Even if you work at a large corporation, you can apply regardless of your monthly income if you are 45 years of age or older. If you are under 45, you are still eligible if your average monthly salary over the past 3 months is less than 3 million KRW before tax.<\/p>\n

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        1. How do I apply?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          You can easily apply online after verifying your identity on the Employment24 (formerly HRD-Net) website or mobile app. Watching a training guidance video of about 30 minutes is mandatory during application, so it is recommended to complete it in advance.<\/p>\n

          Shall we also look into the Tomorrow Learning Card online application procedure and tips for issuance?<\/p>\n

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          3 Essential Preparations Before Applying<\/h2>\n

          To reduce the hassle of having to restart from the beginning due to session expiration or missing documents during the Tomorrow Learning Card application on Employment24 (online), it is best to prepare the following 3 items in advance.<\/p>\n

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          1. Identity Verification Method (Joint\/Financial Certificate or Simple Authentication)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Most online application systems such as Gov24, Bokjiro, and financial institutions require login and electronic signature as mandatory steps.
            \nCheck the validity period of your certificate saved on your PC or your private simple authentication registered on your smartphone (KakaoTalk, Naver, PASS, etc.) in advance.<\/p>\n

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            1. Deposit\/Withdrawal Bank Account Number in Your Name (For receiving refunds\/subsidies)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              This is used for subsidy deposits, refund processing, or identity verification 1-KRW transfer authentication.
              \nSeizure-protected exclusive accounts (such as Happiness Keeper Accounts) or certain installment savings\/housing subscription accounts may be restricted from registration, so prepare a standard bank account that allows free deposits and withdrawals.<\/p>\n

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              1. Supporting Document PDF File or Clear Photo (Issued within 1 month)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Depending on the business or service type, submission of documents such as a resident registration certificate, proof of income amount certificate, or health insurance qualification acquisition\/loss confirmation certificate is required.
                \nWhen taking mobile photos, use a scanning app to avoid light reflection or cropped corners, or download the original PDF files or files from the Gov24 electronic document wallet to upload immediately.<\/p>\n

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                Tomorrow Learning Card Application Steps Finished in a Few Clicks (Step-by-Step Guide)<\/h2>\n

                Once all your preparations are ready, it is time to apply directly online. Through Employment24 (work24.go.kr), the integrated employment service portal, you can easily submit an application on PC or mobile in about 10 to 15 minutes without visiting an employment center.
                \nTo avoid pausing or getting lost while filling out the application form, here are the 5 steps aligned with the actual screen sequence.
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                \nAccess Employment24 and Log In via Identity Verification
                \nJoint\/Financial certificate or Simple Authentication is mandatory
                \nAfter accessing the Employment24 website, proceed to log in at the top right.
                \nMenu navigation path: In the top menu, click Vocational Competency Development > Tomorrow Learning Card > Issuance Application in order.
                \nIf you are not yet a member, you can easily complete integrated membership registration and real-name authentication through Simple Authentication (KakaoTalk, Naver, PASS, etc.) under your own name.
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                \nWatch Tomorrow Learning Card Guidance Video
                \nCannot proceed to the next step if not completed (takes about 10\u201315 minutes)
                \nThis is a statutory preliminary education that must be completed before card issuance.
                \nIt covers the basic purpose of the system, support limits (3 million to 5 million KRW), validity period (5 years), attendance standards, and precautions to prevent fraudulent receipt.
                \nFast-forwarding or skipping the video is restricted, so you must watch it until the end and click the confirmation button to complete the requirement.
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                \nCheck Worknet Job Search Registration
                \nApplies only to applicants under the Job Seeker (Unemployed) category
                \nIf you are applying as an unemployed job seeker without a current job, your Job Search Application (Worknet Job Search Registration)<\/strong> within Employment24 must be valid in advance.
                \nIf you are not registered for a job search or if the validity period has expired, you must register a basic resume and self-introduction and complete the ‘Job Search Application’ first before the issuance review will proceed.
                \nEmployed workers and self-employed individuals skip this step and move directly to the next step.
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                \nFill Out Application Form and Select Affiliated Card Issuer
                \nCheck card requires verifying connected account balance
                \nEnter your basic personal details and eligible group category, then specify the financial institution to issue the card and the delivery method.
                \nCard issuer: Choose between Shinhan Card or NH NongHyup Card
                \nCard type: Choose between Check Card or Credit Card (If selecting Check Card, linking to your own account at the corresponding bank is mandatory)
                \nDelivery method: Choose between postal delivery (home or workplace) or direct branch visit pickup at the bank
                \nDocument attachment: Attach supporting documents by file (PDF\/image) according to your target group, such as enrollment\/expected graduation certificate for university students, value-added tax taxable base certificate for self-employed individuals, etc.
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                \nFinal Submission and Awaiting Review by Competent Employment Center
                \nReview period usually takes 3 to 7 business days
                \nAfter reviewing the entered application details for the last time, click Submit Application to forward it to your competent employment center.
                \nIf supplementary documents are required during the review, the person in charge at the employment center will guide you via SMS or phone call.
                \nUpon receiving the approval text message, the card creation and delivery process begins at your selected card company, and online registration is also possible through mobile apps before receiving the physical card.
                \n\ud83d\udca1 Editor’s Practical Tip
                \nEven before the card issuance approval is complete, search for the course schedule and out-of-pocket costs of the courses you want to take on the Employment24 training course search screen and add them to your shopping cart in advance. You can register for the course immediately upon receiving the card to avoid missing out on popular courses reaching capacity.<\/p>\n

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                Useful Tips for Finding Desired State-Funded Training Courses After Receiving the Card<\/h2>\n

                Once you hold the card in your hand, it is time to make good use of your limit (3 million to 5 million KRW). On Employment24, tens of thousands of training courses are registered, ranging from IT coding to barista, baking and pastry arts, accounting\/taxation, video editing, and furniture making.<\/p>\n

                Here are 3 practical search tips for selecting prime courses that save on your out-of-pocket expenses and directly connect to actual employment and skill enhancement among countless lectures.<\/p>\n

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                1. Check for the ‘Excellent Training Institution (3\u20135 Year Certification Assessment)’ Mark First<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Skills Quality Authority rigorously evaluate training institutions nationwide every year and grant certification ratings.<\/p>\n