Gwangjin-gu is launching its 2026 Clean Care Support Project for small business owners, offering free cleaning of heating and cooling units.
The district will select around 130 storefront small businesses in Gwangjin-gu, with a professional service provider visiting each location to perform comprehensive cleaning using specialized equipment at no charge. Businesses may apply regardless of the type of heating or cooling unit they use, though the service covers only indoor units — outdoor units are excluded.
The project is expected to deliver a dual benefit: relieving small business owners of cleaning costs while providing customers and staff with a more comfortable indoor environment.
To be eligible as of the announcement date, applicants must meet both of the following conditions: annual sales in 2025 must be under 200 million won ($149,000), and the business must be operating in a rented storefront.
The district will give priority to locally registered "good-price businesses," and if applications exceed the available slots, recipients will be selected in ascending order of 2025 annual sales. A business owner who operates multiple establishments may apply for only one location. The district plans to carry out the cleaning service sequentially from October through November after finalizing the list of recipients.
The application deadline is Oct. 14. Businesses can apply online through the Gwangjin-gu website (Participation and Communication → Resident Opinions/Participation → Online Application). Full details on exclusions and required documents are available in the official notice on the Gwangjin-gu website. Inquiries can be directed to the district's Local Economy Division.
Gwangjin-gu District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said he hopes the support will not only create a more pleasant business environment but also ease the real financial burden on small business owners, adding that the district will continue to actively pursue support programs that make a tangible difference on the ground.
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