Uijeongbu-si Implements the 6th Seasonal Fine Dust Management Plan

Active Promotion of Various Measures Including ICT-Based Fine Dust Reduction Projects

Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Dong-geun) announced on the 5th that it will implement the "6th Seasonal Fine Dust Management Plan" from this month until March next year to strengthen fine dust reduction policies during the winter season, when high concentrations of fine dust frequently occur.

Uijeongbu City will implement the "6th Seasonal Fine Dust Management Plan" to strengthen fine dust reduction policies during the winter season, when the frequency of high-concentration fine dust occurrences is higher than usual. Uijeongbu City provides...

The seasonal management plan is a proactive measure to improve air quality and protect citizens' health in preparation for the winter season, when high concentrations of fine dust are common.

As a special policy, the city will actively promote the "ICT-based Fine Dust Reduction and Real-time LCD Device Smart Demonstration Project" utilizing the Smart City Regulatory Sandbox led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

This demonstration project involves installing fine dust purification devices on operating buses that run throughout the city to remove polluted air. It will be conducted on 20 buses across five routes, including Gyeonggi-do public management buses numbered 1 to 5.

Notably, this project is the first attempt in Korea to combine information and communication technology (ICT) with public transportation to address fine dust issues, with a total budget of 666 million KRW (500 million KRW from the national government and 166 million KRW from the private sector).

Meanwhile, the city plans to implement various other measures in transportation, industry, residential areas, and health protection sectors, such as restricting the operation of Grade 5 vehicles, promoting eco-friendly vehicles, and supporting air purifier rental fees for facilities housing vulnerable groups.

An official from Uijeongbu City stated, "As a result of last year's seasonal fine dust management plan, the average concentration of ultrafine dust (PM2.5) decreased by 15% to 22㎍/㎥ compared to the 4th year." He added, "We will continue to implement various special policies to protect citizens' health from fine dust."