South Korea South Korea to promote decarbonization of public transportation

A new financing program for the purchase of electric and hydrogen buses

South Korea to promote decarbonization of public transportation

On February 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced that it would launch a new Electric and Hydrogen Bus Purchase Financing Program in 2026 to expand the adoption of electric and hydrogen buses and ease the initial financial burden on transport business operators.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji