Gyeongsan City Receives Award for Achievements in 'Next-Generation Wireless Charging Regulatory Free Zone for Electric Vehicles'

Laying the Foundation for Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging Innovation
Through System Improvements and Technology Demonstrations

On November 6, the city of Gyeongsan (Mayor Cho Hyunil) received the Minister of SMEs and Startups Award for Outstanding Institutions in Regulatory Free Zones at the '2025 Regulatory Free Zone Innovation Week' event held at the Daejeon Convention Center (DCC), in recognition of its achievements in operating the 'Next-Generation Wireless Charging Regulatory Free Zone for Electric Vehicles.'

Through the operation of the zone, Gyeongsan City promoted high-output and ultra-compact wireless charging demonstrations, secured regulatory exemptions and improved systems, fostered industry-academia-research cooperation, and supported business growth. The city was highly praised for establishing a foundation for the commercialization of electric vehicle wireless charging technology and strengthening the competitiveness of local industries.

With a total project cost of 23 billion KRW, the city demonstrated high-output, wired-linked, and ultra-compact vehicle wireless charging technologies, proving their commercial viability and establishing an official certification system through more than 60 performance and safety verifications.

In addition, through collaboration with central government ministries and related organizations, Gyeongsan City led regulatory innovation and system improvements, including introducing, for the first time in Korea, a regulatory exemption for installing electric vehicle wireless charging facilities at gas stations.

Mayor Cho Hyunil stated, "This award is external recognition of Gyeongsan City's leadership in next-generation electric vehicle wireless charging demonstrations and institutional innovation," adding, "We will continue to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies and the innovation of the industrial ecosystem based on the regulatory free zone, so that Gyeongsan can grow into a leading city in Korea's future mobility industry."