The management of vehicles equipped with emission reduction devices will be strengthened. Owners who fail to undergo performance verification inspections will face fines based on the number of violations, and the exemption period for regular and detailed emission inspections will be shortened by vehicle type.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on July 28 that it will issue a legislative notice for amendments to the enforcement decree and rules of the 'Air Quality Conservation Act' from July 29 to September 8. This amendment is a follow-up to the Air Quality Conservation Act, which was enacted on June 9, and is set to take effect on December 10.
According to the amendment, vehicle owners who have installed emission reduction devices or replaced engines with low-emission alternatives will be subject to fines if they do not undergo performance verification inspections.
Owners of vehicles with emission reduction devices must complete the verification inspection within 45 to 75 days after installation. Failure to do so may result in fines of up to 1 million won imposed by the mayor or district head, along with an order to comply with the inspection.
The exemption period for regular and detailed emission inspections for low-emission vehicles will also be reduced from the current three years to two years for passenger cars and one year and six months for vans and trucks. This aims to ensure early verification of the condition and performance of the emission reduction devices through inspections conducted within the warranty period.
Management of certification testing agencies that verify the performance of emission reduction devices will also be strengthened. Agencies that are designated through false or fraudulent means will have their designation revoked immediately. Those who lend their names or fail to report significant changes may face a six-month suspension of operations and fines.
Regulations on the return of low-emission engine parts will be eased. Currently, when scrapping vehicles or construction machinery equipped with subsidized low-emission engines, the entire engine and parts must be returned. However, in the future, only catalytic converters containing precious metals, which have high residual value, will need to be returned. The government believes this will reduce storage and transportation costs for parts and enhance resource recycling efficiency.
Kim Jin-sik, head of the Air Quality Division at the Ministry of Climate, stated, "Through this amendment, we aim to ensure that the emission reduction performance of low-emission vehicles is thoroughly managed during actual operation while improving unnecessary regulations to reduce public inconvenience."
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on July 28 that it will issue a legislative notice for amendments to the enforcement decree and rules of the 'Air Quality Conservation Act' from July 29 to September 8. This amendment is a follow-up to the Air Quality Conservation Act, which was enacted on June 9, and is set to take effect on December 10.
According to the amendment, vehicle owners who have installed emission reduction devices or replaced engines with low-emission alternatives will be subject to fines if they do not undergo performance verification inspections.
Owners of vehicles with emission reduction devices must complete the verification inspection within 45 to 75 days after installation. Failure to do so may result in fines of up to 1 million won imposed by the mayor or district head, along with an order to comply with the inspection.
The exemption period for regular and detailed emission inspections for low-emission vehicles will also be reduced from the current three years to two years for passenger cars and one year and six months for vans and trucks. This aims to ensure early verification of the condition and performance of the emission reduction devices through inspections conducted within the warranty period.
Management of certification testing agencies that verify the performance of emission reduction devices will also be strengthened. Agencies that are designated through false or fraudulent means will have their designation revoked immediately. Those who lend their names or fail to report significant changes may face a six-month suspension of operations and fines.
Regulations on the return of low-emission engine parts will be eased. Currently, when scrapping vehicles or construction machinery equipped with subsidized low-emission engines, the entire engine and parts must be returned. However, in the future, only catalytic converters containing precious metals, which have high residual value, will need to be returned. The government believes this will reduce storage and transportation costs for parts and enhance resource recycling efficiency.
Kim Jin-sik, head of the Air Quality Division at the Ministry of Climate, stated, "Through this amendment, we aim to ensure that the emission reduction performance of low-emission vehicles is thoroughly managed during actual operation while improving unnecessary regulations to reduce public inconvenience."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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