Siheung City Launches Emergency Task Force on Middle East Situation... All-Out Efforts to Stabilize Livelihoods and Protect Businesses

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lim Byeongtaek) has launched an emergency response task force (TF) on the Middle East situation and is working to stabilize livelihoods in response to rising international oil prices and global supply chain instability caused by the prolonged unrest in the Middle East.

Siheung City is holding an emergency response task force meeting regarding the situation in the Middle East on the 18th at Daseulbang. Provided by Siheung City

Until the Middle East situation stabilizes, the city will operate the emergency response task force under the leadership of Mayor Lim Byeongtaek and Deputy Mayor Park Seungsam as deputy head. The task force is divided into three teams: Economic Support, Energy Management, and Tax Support, each responsible for taking sector-specific actions. In particular, administrative resources will be concentrated on stabilizing consumer prices and alleviating the management burdens of businesses.

First, the Economic Support Team will continuously monitor price trends, focusing on traditional markets and local commercial districts, and will strengthen inspections of price labeling systems and guidance and supervision of unfair trade practices. In addition, the team will conduct price trend surveys for agricultural, livestock, and marine products, and plans to support the management stability of small and medium-sized enterprises through tailored responses such as consulting on business difficulties and providing export logistics assistance.

In particular, the Energy Management Team will implement energy-saving practices and conduct on-site inspections at public institutions in line with President Lee Jaemyung's call for "a pan-societal effort to save energy." The team also plans to respond closely to the central government's various strategies for reducing energy demand, such as implementing vehicle rotation policies.

The task force will also focus on strengthening energy welfare by encouraging the use of energy vouchers for vulnerable groups. The Tax Support Team is actively considering measures such as extending deadlines for local tax filing and payment for companies expected to be affected by the Middle East situation, aiming to ease their burden and revitalize the local economy.

Mayor Lim Byeongtaek of Siheung City stated, "As the international situation remains unstable, the impact on local prices and corporate management is increasing," adding, "The city, centering on the emergency response task force, will work closely with central government policies to protect the livelihoods of citizens and respond promptly to minimize damage to businesses."

He continued, "We are checking the price trends at local petroleum outlets daily and will step up crackdowns on illegal activities," and emphasized, "Since the difficult circumstances at home and abroad are ongoing, all public officials must feel a sense of responsibility and be diligent in their assigned work."

Siheung City plans to continue monitoring prices, exports, and energy conditions and will gradually devise additional measures in response to changing circumstances.

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