Anseong City Implements Energy Conservation Measures Amidst Middle East Conflict
Anseong, South Korea – March 26, 2026 – Anseong City has announced strengthened energy conservation measures across public and private sectors in response to escalating resource security concerns stemming from the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The city formed a ‘Regional Economy and People’s Livelihood Safety Response TF’ immediately following the outbreak of the war and has been operating a preemptive response system since the resource security alert regarding crude oil was raised to the caution level on March 18th.
Public Sector Initiatives
Anseong City is leading by example with initiatives aimed at reducing electricity consumption in government buildings, including City Hall and administrative welfare centers, by 3% compared to the previous year. These measures include:
- Turning off lights in offices during lunch hours.
- Reducing hallway lighting by 50%.
- Restricting elevator use to lower floors.
a five-day workweek schedule will be implemented for approximately 1,380 public servant vehicles operating out of city halls and administrative welfare centers. Strict enforcement will be in place, with encouragement for carpooling and public transportation to minimize fuel consumption.
Private Sector Engagement
The city is actively encouraging private sector participation through the establishment of energy-saving cooperative systems with apartment complexes, private organizations, modest business associations, and religious groups. Promotional campaigns utilizing social media, electronic billboards, and IPTV will educate citizens on energy-saving practices.
Promoting Public Transportation
To encourage the use of public transportation, Anseong City is promoting campaigns focused on downtown, metropolitan, and direct bus routes. Operations of air conditioners and heated chairs at bus platforms will be temporarily suspended, and publicity for free transportation options will be increased.
Addressing Citizen Concerns
Anseong City has affirmed that there will be no price increases for volume-rate garbage bags, addressing recent unconfirmed reports. The city is too actively promoting responsible shopping habits, encouraging the use of shopping carts and eco-bags to prevent unnecessary hoarding.
Support for the Agricultural Sector
Recognizing the potential impact on the local economy, the agricultural sector will receive support through duty-free oil provisions, encouragement of organic fertilizer use, and measures to stabilize the supply and demand of agricultural materials.
Mayor Kim Bora’s Statement
“The risk of energy supply and demand is increasing due to the prolonged political instability in the Middle East,” stated Mayor Kim Bora. “The public sector will take the lead and pursue intensive conservation policies, whereas actively reflecting the characteristics of Anseong and doing our best to spread an energy saving culture with citizens. Energy saving can only be accomplished through cooperation with citizens, not just through the efforts of the administration. We ask for your active participation as small actions at home and work arrive together to create big changes.”
Anseong City plans to closely monitor international energy market trends and prepare additional response measures as the situation evolves, dedicating all administrative resources to addressing resource security crises.
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