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KRIn the first half of 2024, eco-friendly vehicles made up 50.4% of new car registrations in South Korea, marking the first time they exceeded 50% in a six-month period. This growth was primarily due to increased sales of electric vehicles. The CarIsYou Data Research Center reported that eco-friendly vehicles, encompassing battery electric, gasoline hybrid, and hydrogen fuel-cell models, totalled 429,163 units registered, out of 851,833 total new registrations. The percentage of eco-friendly vehicles has been rising steadily, from 9.1% in 2020 to 25.5% in 2023 and 38.5% in 2025, according to government data.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on the increasing adoption of eco-friendly vehicles in South Korea without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It reports on trends and statistics without commentary on policy motivations or ideological positions, maintaining a balanced tone.
