🚨 President Lee Jae-myung Urges Nationwide Energy Saving as Global Crisis Deepens

As the Middle East conflict approaches one month, uncertainty continues to shake global markets — and now, its impact is being felt here in Korea.

On March 26, in a powerful public message, President Lee warned that the current situation could rival past global energy crises, calling it a combined-level shock of the 1970s oil crises and the Russia–Ukraine war.

What’s happening now?

• The government has activated an emergency economic response system
• A special “war budget” plan is set to be announced next week
• Policies like vehicle rotation (5-day system) will begin in the public sector

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Why this matters to YOU: This isn’t just a government issue — it could soon affect electricity costs, fuel prices, and daily living expenses.

President Lee emphasized that there’s no quick fix — but collective action can make a difference.

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What you can do right now: ✔️ Use public transportation ✔️ Reduce electricity usage at home ✔️ Practice small, daily energy-saving habits

The government is also cracking down on:

• Price manipulation
• Fuel hoarding
• Unfair profit-taking during the crisis

While officials are trying to keep electricity prices stable, prolonged conflict could increase financial pressure and energy waste — making public cooperation more critical than ever.

This is not just Korea’s challenge — it’s a global crisis requiring shared responsibility.

In times like this, small actions add up. The question is: Are we ready to act together?