Paldal-gu Crackdown on Cooling Operations with Open Doors

Paldal-gu (District Chief Yun Geon-mo) conducted a crackdown on businesses engaging in cooling operations with open doors on the 9th, when the highest temperature exceeded 35 degrees Celsius and the second stage of the power supply alert, 'Attention,' was issued in the densely populated commercial area surrounding Suwon Station.

This crackdown follows the government's "Summer Energy Usage Restriction" measures implemented since June to gain public consensus on energy conservation amid expectations of an unprecedented power shortage this summer, including the shutdown of a nuclear power plant unit.

Since early July, Paldal-gu has been conducting inspections at least twice a week in densely populated commercial areas such as around Suwon Station and Paldal Market, checking not only for cooling operations with open doors but also whether indoor temperatures are maintained at 26 degrees Celsius or higher (25 degrees for retail facilities). In addition, while distributing flyers related to energy conservation, the district is making efforts to encourage voluntary participation in overcoming the national energy crisis, rather than simply avoiding penalties.

A district official stated, "In the initial stages of the crackdown, businesses were aware of the issue through intensive media and government office publicity but had no choice but to engage in cooling operations with open doors due to their livelihoods. However, as the extreme heat persists and power supply alerts continue to be issued, an atmosphere of participation in overcoming the energy crisis is being formed."