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Korea Power Exchange

Electric Power Grid and Market Operator in Korea

Korea Power Exchange (Korean: 한국전력거래소), also known as KPX, is the quasi-governmental agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy responsible for operating the electricity market and the electric power system in South Korea. To ensure fair and transparent operation of the market, as well as stable and efficient operation of the grid, it was established in April 2001 by being spun off from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) as a part of the industry restructuring efforts.2 It is headquartered in Naju.1 It is part of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resource.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 2, 2001Founded1
  • Industryelectric power industry1
  • HeadquartersNaju1
  • Websitewww.kpx.or.kr
  • Legal formnonprofit organization1

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Korea Power Exchange (Korean: 한국전력거래소), also known as KPX, is the quasi-governmental agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy responsible for operating the electricity market and the electric power system in South Korea. To ensure fair and transparent operation of the market, as well as stable and efficient operation of the grid, it was established in April 2001 by being spun off from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) as a part of the industry restructuring efforts.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

  • Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resource

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Timeline

  1. Apr 2, 2001Founded Founded1

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