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"publishedAt": "2026-03-26T12:58:00.001Z",
"site": "https://www.koreantopik.com",
"textContent": "As the Middle East conflict approaches one month, uncertainty continues to shake global markets — and now, its impact is being felt here in Korea.\n\n\n\n\nOn 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**.\n\n**What’s happening now?**\n\n * The government has activated an **emergency economic response system**\n * A special **“war budget” plan** is set to be announced next week\n * Policies like **vehicle rotation (5-day system)** will begin in the public sector\n\n\n\n\n**\n**\n\n**Why this matters to YOU:**\nThis isn’t just a government issue — it could soon affect **electricity costs, fuel prices, and daily living expenses**.\n\n\n\n\nPresident Lee emphasized that **there’s no quick fix** — but collective action can make a difference.\n\n**\n**\n\n**What you can do right now:**\n✔️ Use public transportation\n✔️ Reduce electricity usage at home\n✔️ Practice small, daily energy-saving habits\n\n\n\n\nThe government is also cracking down on:\n\n * Price manipulation\n * Fuel hoarding\n * Unfair profit-taking during the crisis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile officials are trying to keep electricity prices stable, prolonged conflict could increase financial pressure and energy waste — making public cooperation more critical than ever.\n\nThis is not just Korea’s challenge — it’s a **global crisis requiring shared responsibility**.\n\nIn times like this, small actions add up. The question is: **Are we ready to act together?**",
"title": "🚨 President Lee Jae-myung Urges Nationwide Energy Saving as Global Crisis Deepens",
"updatedAt": "2026-03-26T12:58:31.266Z"
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