Mokpo City, located in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, is launching an additional emission reduction program targeting old diesel vehicles and construction equipment to decrease air pollutants such as fine dust and protect public health.
From November 11 to 25, Mokpo will accept applications for the '2026 Second Half Vehicle Emission Reduction Program,' providing support for a total of 28 vehicles, including 24 diesel vehicles classified as Grade 5 and 4 outdated construction machines.
This initiative aims to improve urban air quality and create a more pleasant living environment by reducing air pollutants emitted from aging vehicles and construction equipment.
Eligible vehicles include Grade 5 diesel vehicles registered in Mokpo prior to the announcement date and construction machines equipped with outdated engines (Tier-1 or lower).
For Grade 5 diesel vehicles, 90% of the cost for installing emission reduction devices (DPF) will be subsidized, while full funding will be provided for engine replacements in construction machines such as forklifts, excavators, loaders, and rollers.
Specifically, support for outdated construction machines will involve replacing engines to reduce pollutants emitted during operation. This is expected to contribute to improving air quality around construction sites and residential areas.
Applications can be submitted online through the Comprehensive Vehicle Emission System or in person at the Climate and Environment Division of Mokpo City Hall.
The city plans to review the eligibility of the vehicles based on the announcement criteria and notify the selected applicants by the end of this month.
This additional support program is particularly significant as the subsidy will conclude at the end of 2026, prompting vehicle and construction equipment owners to take notice.
The city urged eligible owners to actively participate to avoid missing the application period.
Wi Jun-cheol, head of the Climate and Environment Division, stated, "Reducing emissions from old diesel vehicles and construction equipment is a crucial initiative to decrease fine dust and protect public health. Since the subsidy program is set to end this year, I hope eligible owners will not miss the application period and participate actively."
Meanwhile, detailed information regarding the support conditions and application procedures can be found in the announcement posted on the Mokpo City Hall website, and the city will provide guidance to ensure applicants can smoothly navigate the related processes before the program concludes.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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