SEJONG, Jul. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s electricity consumption is expected to hit a record high this summer as the sweltering heat is expected to boost demand for air conditioners and fans, the state-run power market said Friday. The maximum electricity usage will likely reach a record 86.5 million kilowatts during the summer season, [...]
SEJONG, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As part of energy-saving measures, the government will levy a fine of up to 3 million won (US$2,711.4) on shops, restaurants and other businesses that are caught leaving their front doors open with the air conditioning on, officials said Tuesday. The crackdown against wasteful air conditioning started earlier in [...]
SEOUL, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics introduced a small-sized portable cooler with which people can enjoy cool air conveniently anywhere with an electric plug. Samsung’s portable cooler “Coolpresso” is an innovative air-conditioner without an outdoor unit and people can use it anywhere if there is electricity. The Coolpresso adopts the mini digital inverter [...]