The Ministry Knowledge Economy has announced new measures for energy conservation during this winter, from January 3 to February 22. First, the measures require government offices and commercial buildings to maintain room temperature at below 18 and 20 degrees Celsius respectively. Secondly, Commercial buildings need to close the entrance door when they use heating systems in order to prevent electricity shortages. If they do not follow the measure, they will get a warning. If they violate the measure again, they will be charged fines, from 500.000won to 3.000.000won. Third, retailers are required to use one neon sign from 5 o’clock to 7 o’clock in the afternoon. According to the government, these measures scheduled to be implemented because there is growing concern over power shortages. If the nation’s power reserves fall below 4 million kilowatts, for commercial buildings with high electricity demand and government offices, electricity consumption would be limited from10 o’clock to 12 o’clock in the morning.
Interesting that they didn't mention the upcoming energy problems with the reactors shutting down
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