You can apply the membership from the Korea Youth Hostels Association Office for 20,000 KRW (160 000 IDR). If you're under 25 years old, you will receive special fare for applying the membership, which only cost about 15,000 KRW (120 000 IDR).
Advantages of HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL CARD:
- Allows you to receive special discount (around 20-30%) for Youth Hostels in Korea
- Allows you to receive favorable exchange rates in Chohung Bank
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount of Everland Theme Park entrance fee
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount of Lotte World Theme Park entrance fee
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount of Seoul Land Amusement Park entrance fee
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount for Mt. Chiaksan Dreamland
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount for Kumho Car Rental
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount for Han River Cruises
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount for entering Namsan Seoul Tower
- Allows you to receive 10-20% discount for entering Movie Theaters.
and many more...
Based on my research and comparison, this card is really helpful for minimizing the budget and save some money. If you're interested in applying membership for this card, you can visit www.kyha.or.kr/english/ for more information.