Guri City Corporation Completes Installation of EV Charging Facilities at Guri Traditional Market 2nd Public Parking Lot

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] Guri City Corporation (President Yu Dong-hyeok) has completed the installation of EV charging facilities at the Guri Traditional Market 2nd Public Parking Lot for the convenience of market visitors and electric vehicle users, and commenced operations beginning the 20th.

The installation of EV charging facilities was carried out as part of infrastructure expansion initiatives to promote the widespread adoption of eco-friendly vehicles and enhance convenience for eco-friendly vehicle users.

The EV chargers are installed on the 2nd floor (ground level) of Guri Traditional Market 2nd Public Parking Lot, with a total of 8 chargers in operation, including 4 fast chargers (100kW), 2 medium-speed chargers (30kW), and 2 slow chargers (7kW).

Charging rates are set at 320 won/kWh for fast charging and 280 won/kWh for slow charging, which are lower than the rates announced by the Ministry of Environment in December 2025 of 347.2 won for fast charging and 324.4 won for slow charging.

Additionally, parking fee discounts apply, allowing EV charger users to park free for 2 hours once per day, with subsequent fees reduced by 50%.

Director General Kim Young-do stated, "We will conduct continuous inspections to ensure visitors to Guri Traditional Market experience no inconvenience in using the EV charging station, and will make ongoing efforts to improve convenience not only for the charging station but also for all visitors, fulfilling our role and responsibility as a corporation serving Guri citizens."