A Study on the Administrative Efficiency for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Expansion in South Korea

The Korean central government ministries and local governments are major actors in enacting policies to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure. However, the installation, operation, and business procedure guidelines are still evolving, leading to many trial-and-error situations. This paper addresses the deficiencies in the guidelines issued by Korea's Ministry of Environment for installing and operating EV charging infrastructure. It proposes solutions to overcome the limitations of the existing guidelines by presenting a new business model not specified in the current guidelines and providing practical measures applicable in the field. Additionally, it suggests a new model for the composition of the business selection committee to ensure fair and systematic administration in the selection of proposers and executing agencies. The goals of the study aim to offer a new perspective on the guidelines for EV charging infrastructure and contribute to the continuous implementation and operation of related projects.