Siheung City Boosts IoT Device Support for Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring

Key Takeaways

Siheung City expands support for IoT measuring device installation, increasing sites from 20 to 84.
Up to 60% of installation costs will be covered, aiming to ease regulatory burdens on small businesses.
The initiative is part of efforts to improve air quality and promote environmental responsibility.

Expansion of IoT Support for Small Businesses

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province has announced an expansion of its “2026 IoT Measuring Device Installation Support Project,” effective May 7, 2026. The initiative aims to assist small-scale businesses in managing air pollutant emission facilities more efficiently amid increasing regulatory pressures.

The installation of Internet of Things (IoT) measuring devices is now mandated for fourth and fifth-grade air emission facilities by December 2023, following changes to the Enforcement Decree of the Clean Air Conservation Act in May 2022. In recognition of the financial strain on small and micro-sized manufacturers during this time of stricter environmental regulations and economic challenges, support for the project has been significantly enhanced.

The number of sites eligible for funding has increased from 20 to 84. Additionally, the city has relaxed the limits on the number of IoT devices each business can install, thereby allowing more enterprises to take part in the program. This expansion is expected to alleviate financial burdens and help create a systematic approach to managing air pollution, ultimately improving local air quality.

A budget of 199 million won has been earmarked for this year, enabling the city to cover up to 60% of the installation costs for interested small-scale businesses. Applicants are advised to prepare the necessary documentation and submit it in person to the Air Policy Division of Siheung City. For more details, they can consult the public notices section on the Siheung City website or reach out directly to the Air Policy Division.

Yang Soonpil, Director of the Environment Bureau, emphasized the city’s commitment to increasing support scope through the supplementary budget. He expressed confidence that more small businesses will benefit from this initiative, fostering an environment where economic growth and environmental stewardship can coexist harmoniously.

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