The ruling People Power Party and government officials have agreed to offer energy vouchers to 1.3 million vulnerable households as South Korea prepares for a hotter summer than usual. This initiative, unveiled during a meeting involving senior government officials, the presidential office, and the ruling party, is intended to provide support of up to 53,000 won ($38) per household, an increase of 10,000 won from the previous year. Additionally, the officials have also chosen to extend an electricity freeze for 3.6 million households in vulnerable groups. In response to predictions of above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer, the decision to provide support and extend the electricity freeze aims to alleviate the burden on vulnerable households and ensure they can cope with increased energy consumption during the hotter months.