Gangnam-gu Imposes 900 Million KRW Environmental Improvement Charge for Vehicle Tax Period 2

September 16-30 Transit Vehicle Operators Totaling 10,721 ... 3% Penalty for Non-Payment

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) will impose a total of 980 million KRW in the second installment of this year's automobile environmental improvement charges on 10,721 diesel vehicle operators within the district this month.

The environmental improvement charge is a system that requires polluters to bear the costs of environmental improvement projects caused by pollutant emissions. It is levied twice a year (March and September) to induce pollution reduction and to secure stable investment funds.

The payment period for the second installment is from the 16th to the 30th, and payments can be made via ▲e-Tax ▲Seoul City Tax Payment App ▲Internet Giro ▲ARS (1599-3900) ▲bank ATMs ▲designated accounts, among others.

A 3% surcharge will be applied if the charge is not paid within the payment period.

The district is taking the lead in realizing a ‘must-environment city’ by operating Eco Mileage, which provides incentives based on the reduction rate when households and businesses save energy to promote environmental improvement and low-carbon living.

Joo Myung-ae, head of the Environment Division, said, “Now, the environment is not just something ‘good to protect’ but an essential condition that ‘must be protected.’ We will strive to prepare for climate change such as global warming and to create a pleasant and clean Gangnam.”

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