South Korea Threatened by Worst Power Shortages This Summer
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South Korea will make public organizations cut power use and fine businesses that keep their doors open while using air-conditioning as the country faces its worst-ever electricity shortages.
All public offices must reduce power use by at least 15 percent in July and August compared with a year ago, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said in a statement today. Temperatures in large buildings must remain above 26 degrees Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) during peak demand periods.