Korea Energy Agency "Actively Use 'Energy Voucher' During Winter"

Lee Sang-hoon, President of Korea Energy Agency (Photo by Korea Energy Agency)

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Dongwoo Lee] The Korea Energy Agency announced on the 13th that it has begun supporting energy-vulnerable groups in preparation for the winter cold wave.

On the afternoon of the same day, the agency, together with the Korea Thermal Management Construction Association, visited energy voucher recipients living in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, explained how to use the vouchers, and provided daily necessities.

This visit was part of the "Warm Winter with Energy Vouchers" event, during which the agency directly informed recipients about the recent increase of 7,000 KRW in the average energy voucher support amount per household ahead of the Seollal holiday.

The energy voucher system supports the purchase costs of electricity and city gas to alleviate heating and cooling burdens for vulnerable groups, and is provided separately for summer and winter seasons. Previously, the government raised the energy voucher support amount from 118,000 KRW to 145,000 KRW, and with this additional increase, support has been expanded to 152,000 KRW.

Additionally, to ensure the safety of heating devices during winter, the agency inspected boiler operation status and checked for leaks, and conducted internal and external cleaning to improve thermal efficiency. The agency stated, "We will listen to opinions regarding inconveniences in the application and usage process of energy vouchers and further strengthen support for vulnerable groups."

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