CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO < invest Korea

According to Newsis,

(Eumseong=Newsis) Yeon Hyeon-cheol = Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, announced on the 27th that it will launch a subsidy program to support the purchase of 302 electric vehicles (EVs) in the first half of this year.

The support covers 240 passenger cars, 60 cargo trucks, and 2 buses (general). The number of subsidized vehicles per category is subject to change based on supply conditions and budget availability.

The maximum subsidy amounts are set at KRW 12.96 million for electric passenger cars, KRW 24.16 million for small electric cargo trucks, and KRW 158.13 million for electric buses (general).

Additionally, a "conversion subsidy" of up to KRW 1 million from state funds will be provided this year to those who sell or scrap their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to purchase an EV.

Eligibility extends to residents aged 18 or older who have been registered in Eumseong-gun for at least one month prior to the application date, as well as local businesses and public institutions (excluding central administrative agencies).

Applications will be accepted starting from the 2nd of next month until the budget is exhausted.

Further details regarding application procedures and subsidy requirements can be found on the Eumseong-gun Office website.

A county official stated, "We are committed to continuously promoting the supply of eco-friendly vehicles to realize carbon neutrality," adding, "We encourage active participation from residents in this initiative to protect our atmospheric environment."

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Source: Newsis (January 27, 2026)

** This article was translated from Korean.