Seoul: Samsung Group has announced its participation in the government's energy-saving initiative by introducing a 10-day vehicle rotation system. This decision comes as South Korea prepares for a potential energy shortage due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the 10-day rotation system will be applied to all domestic operations of Samsung starting Thursday. This system will limit the use of vehicles by requiring them to remain inactive one day out of every ten, determined by the final digit of the vehicle's license plate. Exceptions will be made for electric and hydrogen vehicles, as well as for vehicles used by individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, and those with children.

Samsung Group plans to close idle parking lots on holidays to discourage vehicle use and will reduce lighting by turning off 50 percent of outdoor and interior lights in non-business areas. Additionally, employees will be encouraged to turn off computers after work to further conserve energy.

Samsung expressed its commitment to supporting the government's efforts to manage challenges related to rising oil prices. The company anticipates that these measures will inspire other industries to adopt similar energy-saving practices.

In a related development, HD Hyundai Group also revealed plans to implement comparable energy-saving strategies, including a 10-day vehicle rationing system. Meanwhile, the South Korean government has already initiated a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system for the public sector, alongside other measures, to address potential oil supply disruptions.