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Korea Electric Power

한국전력공사

National electric utility of South Korea (KEPCO).

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KRX 015760

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Sep 15, 2026, 03:03 PM GMT-3

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Semiconductors

Samsung and SK Hynix Reject KEPCO's $18.7 Billion Electricity Prepayment Plan

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have turned down a proposal from state-run utility KEPCO to prepay $18.7 billion for power grid upgrades, citing uncertainty over future chip demand.

Energy

Korea to Supply Reactors for $120 Billion US Nuclear Project, Eyes Westinghouse Stake

South Korea has tentatively agreed to deploy KEPCO and KHNP reactors in a roughly $120 billion US nuclear project, while also weighing an equity stake in Westinghouse Electric.

Economy

KOSPI Reclaims 7,000 Mark as AI Chip Demand Powers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index pushed back above 7,000 points as renewed optimism over AI-driven memory chip demand fueled sharp gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.