President Lee Jae Myung (3-L, rear) attends a meeting of top commanders of the Army, Air Force and Navy at the defense ministry in Seoul, South Korea, 27 March 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA
April 13 (Asia Today) — South Korea’s Defense Ministry said Monday it is strengthening fuel procurement and management to ensure military readiness as global energy supply uncertainty rises.
Vice Minister of Defense Lee Doo-hee visited an Army corps unit to inspect fuel storage operations and energy conservation measures, urging tighter management of military fuel reserves.
The visit came as concerns grow over global energy disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, prompting the government to emphasize stable fuel supplies as a key element of military preparedness.
Lee said effective fuel management is essential to maintaining operational capability in both peacetime and wartime, calling on units to ensure they can carry out missions immediately under any circumstances.
He also stressed the need to strengthen safety management and emergency response systems at military fuel storage facilities.
The government recently raised its resource security alert level for crude oil from “caution” to “alert,” reflecting heightened concerns over supply stability.
Lee urged commanders to improve efficiency in unit operations and promote energy-saving practices across military bases to conserve resources.
— Reported by Asia Today; translated by UPI
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