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South Korea Launches Nationwide Energy-Saving Campaign

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 14:30 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 14:30 | 1 source | 1 article

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South Korea is implementing a nationwide energy-saving drive in response to increasing energy prices and potential supply shortages. The campaign encourages citizens and businesses to adopt various measures to reduce energy consumption, such as taking shorter showers, limiting air conditioning usage, and turning off unnecessary lights. The government hopes to mitigate the impact of rising global energy costs on the South Korean economy and ensure a stable energy supply for the country.

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Take Shorter Showers: South Korea Kicks Off an Energy-Saving Drive Foto: New York Times
New York Times 24 mar. 2026, 14:30 (2 hours ago)

Take Shorter Showers: South Korea Kicks Off an Energy-Saving Drive

President Lee Jae Myung called on the public to cooperate, likening the energy supply disruption caused by the Iran war to the Asian financial crisis and the pandemic.

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