Gwangju City Encourages Participation in the Car Carbon Neutrality Point Program

First-Come, First-Served Registration for 3,149 Vehicles Until the 14th
Up to 100,000 KRW Awarded Based on Driving Performance

Poster for the Vehicle Carbon Neutrality Points System. Provided by Gwangju City

Gwangju City announced on the 4th that it will be accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis for 3,149 vehicles to participate in this year's 'Automobile Carbon Neutrality Point System' until the 14th.

The 'Automobile Carbon Neutrality Point System' is a nationwide greenhouse gas reduction initiative that provides cash incentives based on the reduction distance and rate when drivers reduce their vehicle mileage and thus greenhouse gas emissions. Through the implementation of this system, Gwangju achieved the equivalent effect of planting approximately 86,000 pine trees last year.

Eligible applicants are non-commercial passenger cars and vans with up to 12 seats registered in Gwangju City. Commercial vehicles and eco-friendly vehicles (electric, hydrogen, and hybrid) are excluded.

The reduction performance is calculated by comparing the previous cumulative average daily mileage with the average daily mileage during the participation period (from the date of enrollment to the end of October 2025). Depending on the reduction, up to 100,000 KRW in cash will be awarded in December.

Those wishing to participate can sign up on the Automobile Carbon Neutrality Point System website and submit a front photo of their vehicle (showing the model) and a photo of the dashboard via the link sent by text message.

Last year in Gwangju, 3,137 vehicles participated, and 1,879 vehicles received a total of 135 million KRW in incentives. This resulted in a reduction of 787 tCO₂-eq of greenhouse gases, equivalent to planting about 86,000 30-year-old pine trees.

Na Byeongchun, Director of Climate and Air Policy, said, "As global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions intensifies, I hope many people will show interest and participate in the Automobile Carbon Neutrality Point System, which allows you to save on fuel costs, reduce greenhouse gases, and receive cash incentives at the same time."

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