Wonju City Offers Electric Bicycle Purchase Subsidies of Up to 300,000 Won

Total of 100 Units...50% of Purchase Cost per Bicycle Supported

Wonju City in Gangwon Province is promoting a subsidy program for the purchase of electric bicycles to encourage their wider adoption and use.

A view of Wonju City Hall. Provided by Wonju City.

Eligible applicants are citizens aged 16 or older who have continuously resided in Wonju City for at least two years as of the announcement date and intend to purchase an electric bicycle from a retailer within the city.

The program will support a total of 100 bicycles, providing a subsidy of 50% of the purchase price per bicycle, up to a maximum of 300,000 won per unit. Only bicycles that use the PAS (pedal assist) system exclusively are eligible, and bicycles that use both PAS and throttle systems are not supported. In addition, the bicycle must be purchased after the applicant has been selected as a beneficiary in order to receive the subsidy.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis according to the order of application registration via the Wonju City integrated reservation platform starting March 3, 2026. For more details, applicants can contact the Road Administration Team of the Road Management Division or check the city website (Wonju News - Wonju City Announcements).

An official from Wonju City said, "We hope that this support program will contribute to achieving green growth by reducing greenhouse gases and curbing carbon emissions," adding, "We will continue to promote related support programs to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050."