Uljin Launches Administrative Measures to Conserve Fuel

Implementation of Odd-Even Vehicle Operation for Public Agencies
Five-Day Rotation System Also Applied to Civilian Vehicles and Public Parking Lots

Amid escalating resource security alerts caused by instability in the Middle East, Uljin County has implemented strong measures to limit the operation of government vehicles. The county is taking the lead in energy conservation, clearly conveying a proactive message in response to the crisis.

Public sector to implement alternate-day driving and a five-day rotation system for civil service and complaint vehicles to promote savings starting from the public sector.

Uljin County announced that, following the recent upgrade of the resource security alert from “Caution” to “Warning,” it will implement a vehicle operation restriction system for public sector vehicles to save energy and respond to supply instability.

This measure is part of an effort by the public sector to take the initiative in line with the government’s policy of stabilizing energy supply. The plan aims not only to reduce oil consumption but also to spread awareness of the energy crisis both within the organization and throughout the local community.

The policy applies to all passenger cars used by employees at the main office, affiliated agencies, branch offices, and town and township offices. Under this so-called odd-even system, cars with odd-numbered license plates are allowed to operate and enter government premises only on odd-numbered days, while even-numbered vehicles may do so only on even-numbered days.

However, in order to minimize disruption to essential public services and inconvenience to vulnerable groups, vehicles used by people with disabilities, vehicles carrying pregnant women or infants, as well as eco-friendly vehicles such as electric or hydrogen cars, are exempt from the restrictions.

For public parking lots and vehicles used by residents to visit government offices, a more relaxed five-day rotation system will be applied concurrently. This standard will be extended to all public parking lots, including both paid on-street and off-street facilities, with the aim of maximizing energy savings across the entire public sector.

An official from Uljin County stated, “With the resource security crisis intensifying, the public sector must take the lead and tighten its belt. While the vehicle restriction policy may cause some inconvenience, we ask for the active understanding and participation of all residents to help the country overcome this national energy crisis.”

This measure is seen as more than a simple traffic control effort; it serves as an example of how local governments can fulfill their public responsibilities during an energy crisis. By firmly prioritizing the principle that the public sector must act first in times of crisis, Uljin County’s latest initiative is expected to serve as a signal, encouraging not only administrative action but also energy-saving practices throughout the local community.

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