Democratic Party Gwangju Branch Reviews Power Supply Situation and Discuss Measures for Heatwave-Vulnerable Groups

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Democratic Party of Korea's Gwangju Metropolitan City Party inspected the power supply situation and conducted volunteer activities to support vulnerable groups.

On the 22nd, the Democratic Party's Gwangju City Party announced that it visited the Power Management Division of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Gwangju-Jeonnam Headquarters to check the power supply situation amid prolonged heatwaves and carried out care activities to ensure a safe and cool summer for vulnerable groups.

They also discussed measures for summer power supply in preparation for forecasts that power usage this year will increase beyond the record-breaking heatwave of 2018, the worst on record, and addressed countermeasures for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.

Chairman Song Gap-seok said, “As a member of the Industry, Trade and Energy Committee, I will closely monitor the local power supply situation and spare no effort to ensure stable power supply,” adding, “The heatwave should be recognized as a special disaster level, and comprehensive measures should be established, including meticulous preparation of crisis management manuals.”

He continued, “It is deeply moving that a fund was created through voluntary donations from KEPCO Gwangju-Jeonnam Headquarters employees to support vulnerable groups during the heatwave,” and stated, “I support and cheer for KEPCO’s community activities.”

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