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As of the end of 2019, Seoul successfully distributed 20,000 electric vehicles (2009-2019). This year, the city greatly increased the target supply to 10,000 and will start receiving applications for the subsidy on February 17, with the goal of reducing particulate matter and greenhouse gases through the popularization of eco-friendly vehicles. The target supply of...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government expands its support for the “Building Retrofit Project,” a measure to reduce the GHG emitted from buildings, which amounts to 68 percent out of all GHG emissions, by offering low-interest loans for construction expenses to improve the energy efficiency of facilities. The Building Retrofit Project is a project in which the...   Read more

To promote the utilization of rainwater as a precious water resource, Seoul will support up to 90 percent (against the standard installation fee) of the installation costs of rain banks (rain utility facilities). ○ Support ceiling amounts to KRW 2 million for a small rain bank and KRW 20 million for a rain bank in...   Read more

Starting this year, Seoul will be supporting funds to not only plants but also individuals and companies will be able to use photovoltaic devices on automobiles. Particularly, companies that install and operate small-scale photovoltaic facilities in private buildings can benefit from additional incentives considering generation quantity. To encourage companies to establish photovoltaic facilities without the...   Read more

With the Paris Agreement scheduled to be implemented after 2020 and the globally-spreading climate crisis, mayors, officials of international organizations, and citizens from 36 cities in 25 countries will gather in Seoul to discuss the matter of overcoming the climate crisis. Seoul will host the ｢Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change 2019｣ (hereinafter, “Mayors Forum”)...   Read more

Seoul will be hosting the Korea International Renewable Energy Conference Seoul 2019, the largest private-sector renewable energy conference in the world, together with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and REN21, an international nonprofit organization. The event will take place on October 23 (Wed.) – 25 (Fri.), 2019 at COEX. IREC (International Renewable Energy...   Read more

As a Solar City and metropolis that has demonstrated innovative climate leadership, Seoul was selected as the final winner in the renewable energy category of the annual C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards. This is the second time Seoul was given this award after its first in 2014, and the reception of this award was an...   Read more

The city of Seoul is introducing 220 well-shaded and lush streets throughout Seoul for the summer. There are about 220 “well-shaded streets in Seoul,” including parks, sidewalks, riversides, streets in apartment complexes, and more. The total length of all of the streets amounts to 225 km, longer than the distance between Seoul and Pyongyang. Seoul...   Read more

The Summer Garment Fashion Show is part of the Cool-Biz Campaign that has been led by Seoul city since 2005. “Summer Garment Fashion,” refers to cool and simple clothes, such as shorts, loose dresses, no ties, etc. On June 26, 2019 at 12 p.m., Seoul will host the Summer Garment Fashion Show at Cheonggye Plaza...   Read more

Since last September, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has been striving to make Seoul a City Free of Disposable Plastics and, as part of its efforts, is running a campaign with civic organizations to reduce consumption of five major single-use plastics, such as plastic cups, straws, bags, packaging, and suit covers. In South Korea, the annual...   Read more

Considering World Environment Day, ‘2019 Go! Green Campus Performance’ was held at Seoul Plaza on June 4th. This performance includes a message urging for the establishment and realization of a green campus to meet the global average temperature increase of 1.5°C or below.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government designated 2019 as the first year for the Seoul Special Pedestrian City and announced The Second Basic Plan for Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Enhancement (2019-2023). This is a medium to long-term plan that will help orient the pedestrian policies of Seoul over the next five years. It contains the plan and...   Read more