Wanju-gun Supports Early Retirement of Old Diesel Vehicles

Published 08 Mar.2022 11:00(KST)

Targeting Grade 5 Emission Diesel Vehicles and Others

Wanju-gun Supports Early Retirement of Old Diesel Vehicles

[Wanju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Han-ho] Wanju County announced on the 8th that it will support the early scrapping of old diesel vehicles to reduce automobile emissions, one of the major sources of air pollution.

The eligible vehicles are diesel vehicles rated as emission grade 5 and road-use type 3 construction machinery (dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, concrete pump trucks) manufactured before 2005 under the emission standards.

The vehicle must have been continuously registered in Wanju County for more than six months before the announcement date and must be operable and owned for more than six months.

The application period is until the 29th, and vehicle owners wishing to scrap their vehicles early can apply. Within the budget, vehicles that meet the selection criteria, such as older manufacturing dates, will be selected as beneficiaries.

However, vehicles that have been equipped with emission reduction devices or converted to low-emission engines with government support are not eligible.

The support amount is based on the quarterly vehicle value calculated by the Insurance Development Institute: up to 3 million KRW for vehicles under 3.5 tons and up to 30 million KRW for vehicles over 3.5 tons. Low-income households can receive an additional 10% support by submitting proof documents.

In particular, vehicles used for livelihood, business, or by small business owners have their subsidy limit increased up to 6 million KRW.

To apply, bring your vehicle registration certificate and ID card to the nearest eup/myeon office or Wanju County Office Environment Division to fill out and submit the application form. Detailed information about the program can be found in the notices and announcements section on the Wanju County Office website.