Gangbuk-gu, One-Year Application for Vehicle Environmental Improvement Charge Open

10% Discount for Lump-Sum Payment by the 31st... How to Apply: Phone or Visit District Office Environmental Department

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyum-soo) is accepting applications for lump-sum payment of the annual automobile environmental improvement charge until the 31st.

The environmental improvement charge is imposed twice a year in March and September on diesel vehicle owners according to the Environmental Improvement Cost Burden Act. Residents eligible for this can receive a 10% discount if they pay the full year's amount at once by January.

Also, once registered as a lump-sum payment applicant, the resident will be subject to lump-sum payment without separate procedures as long as there are no changes such as vehicle ownership transfer.

Applications can be made by visiting or calling the Environment Division of Gangbuk-gu Office, and payments can be made through the Seoul Metropolitan Government local tax internet payment system (https://etax.seoul.go.kr), Internet Giro (https://www.giro.or.kr), ARS (1599-3900), or the Seoul tax payment app.

An official from the district said, “The lump-sum payment of the environmental improvement charge is intended to reduce the burden on vehicle owners and encourage voluntary payment to prevent additional charges due to overdue payments,” adding, “We hope many residents take advantage of the discount.”

For detailed inquiries related to the charge, contact the Environment Division of Gangbuk-gu Office (☎ 901-6744).

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