"Pick Up Trash and Get Support Funds"... Jeju Launches Plogging Activation Support

Up to 10,000 Won Per Person for Groups of 10 or More
1,974 Participants Joined Last Year, Collecting 7 Tons of Waste
Linked with "Jeju Plogging" App... Volunteer Hours Recognized

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and Jeju Tourism Organization announced on June 8 that they will aggressively promote the "2026 Jeju Plogging Participation Activation Support Project," which provides activity expenses and supplies to groups of 10 or more until November 30. The initiative aims to spread the culture of reducing plastic use throughout the province and establish an eco-friendly tourism ecosystem.

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and Jeju Tourism Organization announced on the 8th that they will aggressively promote the "2026 Jeju Plogging Participation Activation Support Project," which provides activity expenses and supplies for groups of 10 or more until November 30.
[Photo by Jeju Tourism Organization]

This project was launched to actively encourage social participation in environmental protection and resource circulation. Participating groups that conduct at least one hour of cleanup activities using the dedicated "Jeju Plogging" mobile app will receive actual expenses for meals and plogging supplies, with up to 10,000 won per person and a maximum of 300,000 won per group.

Groups wishing to apply must submit an online application plan at least two days before starting their plogging activities. If all participants sign up for the app and register their 1365 Volunteer Portal membership numbers, their volunteer hours will be recognized simultaneously.

Last year, Jeju Tourism Organization achieved remarkable results through the same support project, attracting the voluntary participation of 110 groups both within and outside the province, totaling 1,974 people, and collecting approximately 7 tons of marine and household waste. This year, the organization plans to further establish resource circulation as part of daily life by maintaining a regular support system for expenses.

This plogging support project carries significant policy value, as it expands the "2040 Plastic Zero Jeju" vision—currently being promoted as a core provincial government initiative—beyond a mere administrative slogan, transforming it into an actionable governance model where both residents and tourists work together organically.

In particular, by integrating not only environmental cleanup, but also walking and running sports, local travel experiences, mobile technology (via the dedicated app), and volunteer incentive systems, the program is expected to attract eco-conscious tourists who value responsible consumption. Ultimately, it is anticipated to reinforce a sustainable, eco-friendly tourism model that helps preserve the environmental assets of pristine Jeju.

A representative from Jeju Tourism Organization stated, "Through this plogging activity support, we hope everyone can easily participate in environmental protection and resource circulation in their daily lives. We will continue to expand various eco-friendly participation programs so that residents and tourists can together create and spread an eco-friendly culture throughout Jeju."

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