South Korea's President Lee meets truck drivers as fuel costs surge nationwide
President Lee Jae Myung visited a logistics hub on April 8, 2026, to meet with truck drivers and transportation firms struggling with rising fuel costs, wearing a yellow civil defense uniform during the visit. The government addressed expanding fuel subsidies and support for electric vehicle transitions to ease the burden on logistics operators. South Korea's energy cost crisis is affecting a critical supply chain sector that sustains the nation's economy and export competitiveness. This reflects broader global inflationary pressures on fuel and transportation that impact supply chains worldwide.
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- April 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM PDT
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