NYSE:KEP Korea Electric Power Q2 2026 Earnings Report $11.77 -0.53 (-4.31%) As of 12:50 PM Eastern ProfileEarnings HistoryForecast Korea Electric Power EPS ResultsActual EPS$0.13Consensus EPS $0.53Beat/MissMissed by -$0.40One Year Ago EPSN/AKorea Electric Power Revenue ResultsActual Revenue$14.15 billionExpected Revenue$14.88 billionBeat/MissMissed by -$739.26 millionYoY Revenue GrowthN/AKorea Electric Power Announcement DetailsQuarterQ2 2026Date8/12/2026TimeBefore Market OpensConference Call DateWednesday, August 12, 2026Conference Call Time4:00AM ETConference Call ResourcesConference Call AudioConference Call TranscriptSlide DeckEarnings HistoryCompany ProfileSlide DeckFull Screen Slide DeckPowered by Korea Electric Power Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptProvided by QuartrAugust 12, 2026ShareShareShare This PageLink copied to clipboard.Key Takeaways Positive Sentiment: KEPCO reported KRW 4.9 trillion in first-half operating profit and KRW 2.8 trillion in net income. Revenue rose 0.3% year over year, while lower purchased-power costs and reduced interest expense helped offset higher fuel and operating costs. Neutral Sentiment: Power sales volume declined 0.6% to 266.7 TWh in the first half as industrial demand weakened amid an economic slowdown. KEPCO expects full-year sales to increase slightly as economic growth and operating days improve. Negative Sentiment: Nuclear generation remained weak because of prolonged preventive maintenance, while higher LNG prices linked to the Middle East conflict contributed to greater coal generation. Rising SMP in July and August also suggests continued fuel-cost pressure in the third quarter. Neutral Sentiment: KEPCO said tariff increases would help address accumulated losses and meet the goal of bringing the bond-to-capital ratio below two times by the end of 2027, but no timing was provided. A regional electricity-pricing system is expected to be finalized and introduced by year-end, with financial impacts still undisclosed. AI Generated. May Contain Errors.Conference Call Audio Live Call not available Earnings Conference CallKorea Electric Power Q2 202600:00 / 00:00Speed:1x1.25x1.5x2xThere are 7 speakers on the call. Operator00:00:00Good morning and good evening. First of all, thank you all for joining this conference call. Now we will begin the conference of the fiscal year 2026 second quarter earnings resulted by KEPCO. This conference will start with a presentation, followed by a divisional Q&A session. If you have a question, please press asterisk one on your phone during the Q&A. Now we shall commence the presentation. Results by KEPCO. Speaker 100:00:33안녕하십니까. 한국전력공사 금융실장 윤정인입니다. 바쁘신 와중에도 한국전력의 2026년도 상반기 실적 발표 IR 컨퍼런스 콜에 참석해 주신 여러분들께 감사의 말씀을 드립니다. 오늘 컨퍼런스 콜은 국, 영문 병행으로 진행될 예정이며, 먼저 간단한 실적 발표 후 질의응답을 받도록 하겠습니다. 오늘 발표할 실적 자료는 IFRS 연결 기준 잠정 수치이며, 모든 비교는 별도의 언급이 없는 한 전년 동기 대비입니다. 아울러 실적 발표 회의 내용 중 언급될 수 있는 경영 계획 및 목표, 추정 재무수치 등은 현시점에서의 목표 또는 전망치이므로 불확실성 및 투자 위험 요소가 있음을 양지하시기 바랍니다. Operator00:01:22Good afternoon, this is Jung Ahn, Head of Finance at KEPCO. I'd like to thank you all for participating in today's conference call for the business results for the second quarter of 2026, despite your busy schedule. Today's call will be conducted in both. We will end with a brief presentation. This will be followed by a Q&A. Please note, financial information to be disclosed today is preliminary consolidated IFRS figures, and all comparison is on a year-over-year basis unless stated otherwise. Also, business plans, targets, financial estimates and other forward-look statements mentioned today are based on our current targets and forecasts. Please be noted that such statements may involve investment risks and uncertainties. Speaker 100:02:11지금부터 2026년도 상반기 손익 증감 내역에 대해 우선 한국어로 말씀드린 다음 동일 내용을 영어로 설명하겠습니다. Operator00:02:21Now, we will begin with an overview of the earnings results for the first half of 2026 in Korean, which will be then consecutively translated into English. Speaker 100:02:31먼저 영업손익부터 살펴보겠습니다. 2026년 상반기 연결 영업이익은 4조 9,127억 원을 기록하였습니다. 구체적인 내용을 살펴보면, 매출액은 0.3% 증가한 46조 3,173억 원을 기록하였습니다. 이 중 전기 판매 수익은 0.4% 감소한 43조 9,641억 원, 해외 사업 등 기타 수익은 16.7% 증가한 2조 3,532억 원을 기록하였습니다. 매출원가 판관비는 2.8% 증가한 41조 4,046억 원입니다. 이 중 연료비는 8.8% 증가한 10조 1,429억 원, 구입전력비는 0.9% 감소한 17조 2,069억 원을 기록하였습니다. 감가상각비는 1.3% 증가한 9조 9,515억 원을 기록하였습니다. 주요 영업외 손익 중 이자비용은 전년 동기 대비 1,322억 원 감소한 2조 791억 원을 기록하였습니다. 지금까지 언급한 내용을 주요 원인으로 2026년도 상반기 연결 영업이익은 4조 9,127억 원, 당기순이익은 2조 7,965억 원을 기록하였습니다. 이어서 영어로 손익 실적을 설명드리겠습니다. Operator00:04:17First, I will go over the operating performance. The consolidated operating income in 2026 first half stood at KRW 4 trillion, 912.7 billion. Revenue increased by 0.3% to KRW 46 trillion, 317.3 billion. Power sales decreased by 0.4% to KRW 43 trillion, 964.1 billion. Other revenue, including overseas business revenue, increased by 16.7% to KRW 2 trillion, 353.2 billion. Cost of goods sold and SG&A rose by 2.8% to KRW 41 trillion, 404.6 billion. Fuel cost increased by 8.8% to KRW 10 trillion, 142.9 billion. Purchase power cost decreased by 0.9% to KRW 17 trillion, 206.9 billion. Depreciation expense increased by 1.3% to KRW 5 trillion, 951.5 billion. Of the non-operating items, interest expense decreased by KRW 132.2 billion YOY to KRW 2 trillion, 79.1 billion. Operator00:05:36As a result of the foregoing, the 2026 first half consolidated operating income stood at KRW 4 trillion, 912.7 billion, and net income at KRW 2 trillion, 796.5 billion. Speaker 100:05:54안녕하십니까? IR 담당 엄태섭입니다. 이어서 주요 관심 사항 설명드리겠습니다. 먼저 전력 판매 및 실적 전망에 대해 말씀드리겠습니다. Speaker 100:06:042026년 상반기 전력 판매량은 경기 둔화 등의 영향으로 산업용 수요가 감소하여 총 판매량 266.7TWh를 기록하며 전년 동기 대비 0.6% 감소하였습니다. 2026년 연간으로는 경제 성장률 상승과 조업일수 증가 등의 영향으로 판매량이 소폭 증가할 것으로 전망하고 있습니다. Operator00:06:28Good afternoon. I am Tessa Bong, senior IR manager. I will now go over the main areas of interest, starting with power sales performance and outlook. 2026 1st half power sales volume decreased by 0.6% YOY to 266.7 TWh due to a decrease in industrial demand caused by economic slowdown. For the full year, a higher economic growth rate and number of operating days are expected to slightly increase sales volume. Speaker 100:06:59다음으로 연료원별 연료 가격 및 SMP 추이에 대해 말씀드리겠습니다. 2026년 상반기 연료 가격은 유연탄은 호주탄 기준으로 톤당 128.2달러, LNG는 JKM 기준으로 톤당 93.9만 원을 기록하였습니다. 또한 SMP는 약 112.3원 per kWh를 기록하였습니다. Operator00:07:25Next, I will go over the fuel price by fuel source and SMP trends. In 2026 first half for the two-minute quote, Australian coal was around $128.2 per ton. JKM LNG was about KRW 939,000 per ton. SMP was approximately KRW 112.3 per kWh. Speaker 100:07:50전력 그룹사 발전 믹스를 살펴보면, 2026년 상반기 발전 비중의 경우 원전은 이용률 하락으로 발전 비중이 감소하였습니다. 석탄의 경우 원전 이용률 하락으로 인한 이용률 상승으로 발전 비중이 증가하였습니다. LNG는 전체적인 기저 발전량 감소로 발전 비중이 소폭 증가하였습니다. 2026년 연간으로는 원전 발전 비중은 소폭 증가, 석탄 비중은 감소, LNG 비중은 유지할 것으로 예상됩니다. 2026년 연간 발전원별 이용률 전망은 원전은 80% 초중반, 석탄은 50% 초중반, LNG는 20% 초중반을 전망하고 있습니다. Operator00:08:33Looking at the subsidiaries generation mix in the first half, the capacity factor of nuclear power decreased and contribution to the generation mix declined. While for coal utilization and contribution to the generation mix both increased due to the decrease of the capacity factor of nuclear power. In case of LNG, contribution to the generation mix increased as the overall volume of base load generation decreased. In 2026, the contribution of nuclear power should slightly increase, coal should slightly decrease, and LNG should largely be maintained. Also in 2026, the capacity factor of each power source is projected to be low to mid 80% for nuclear power, low to mid 50% for coal, and low to mid 20% for LNG. Speaker 100:09:24RPS 관련 비용입니다. 2026년 상반기 RPS 비용은 연결 기준 2조 5,330억 원, 별도 기준 2조 9,389억 원을 기록하였습니다. 마지막으로 2026년 상반기 연결 기준 차입금은 133.3조 원, 별도 기준 차입금은 84.8조 원을 기록하였습니다. Operator00:09:47RPS cost as of 2026 first half was KRW 2 trillion 533 billion on consolidated basis and KRW 2 trillion 938.9 billion on standalone basis. Lastly, on funding as of 2026 first half, total borrowings on consolidated basis was KRW 133.3 trillion and KRW 84.8 trillion on standalone basis. Speaker 100:10:16이어서 질의응답 시간을 갖도록 하겠습니다. 국, 영문 순차 통역으로 진행되므로 질문과 답변을 간단하고 분명하게 해주시면 감사하겠습니다. 이제 질문을 시작해 주시기 바랍니다. Operator00:10:27Now we will move on to the Q&A session. Since we will be conducting the Q&A session in Korean and English with consecutive interpretation, please make your questions and answers clear and brief. Thank you. Speaker 200:10:43그럼 지금부터 질의응답을 시작하겠습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. 신청하신 질문을 취소하시려면 별표와 2번을 눌러주시면 됩니다. Now Q&A session will begin. Please press asterisk 1 if you have any questions. For cancellation, please press asterisk 2 on your phone. 처음으로 질문해 주실 분은 LS증권의 성종환님입니다. 질문해 주십시오. Operator00:11:15The first question will be given by Sung Jong-hwan from LS Securities. Please go ahead. Speaker 300:11:21예, 안녕하세요. LS증권의 성종화입니다. 질문 기회 감사드리고요. 우선 한 가지만 질문드립니다. 원전 발전 비중이 작년 3분기부터 YOY 베이스로 대폭 축소된 이후에 금번 2분기까지 4개 분기 연속 지금 계속 YOY 축소 상태가 지속 중인데요. 방금 설명해 주시기를 어쨌든 올해 연간으로는 작년 대비 원전 발전 비중이 소폭 증가할 것으로 전망한다고 말씀하셨는데, 이미 상반기가 지금 YOY로 많이 감소한 상태이고, 또 우리 자회사 실적 발표 컨퍼런스 콜에서는 최근에 그 계획 예방정비 장기화 문제를 말씀하시더라고요. 이러한 사항이 잘 해결되어서 하반기에는 3분기, 4분기 모두 다 YOY로 대폭 증가해서 말씀하신 대로 연간으로는 작년 대비 소폭이나마 비중이 증가할 수 있다고 말씀하시는 것인지, 아니면 지금 상황을 감안할 때 올해까지는 발전 비중 추이를 조금 타이트하게 봐야 되는지 설명 부탁드릴게요. 이상입니다. Operator00:12:25Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity today. I have one question on the contribution of nuclear power to the generation mix. Since Q3 last year, we have seen the contribution of nuclear power to the generation mix decline quite significantly on a YOY basis. This Q2, I think we also saw a decline. That means this trend has been continuing for four consecutive quarters. In your keynote today, you mentioned that for the full year, the contribution of nuclear power should show a slight increase. As I just mentioned, in the first half of this year already, we have seen significant decline on YOY basis. When we listen to the earnings call of your subsidiary, they mentioned that the preventive maintenance can be prolonged. Operator00:13:20Given all of these factors, does this mean in the second half we will see a significant increase in the nuclear power contribution on a YOY basis to make sure that on a full year basis, nuclear power generation contribution still increases slightly, like you mentioned in your keynote? Or for this year, will you be managing these numbers more tightly? Thank you. Speaker 100:13:52네, 말씀 주신 사항에 대해서 답변드리겠습니다. 현재 한전에서는 원전 이용률을 80% 초반대로 전망하고 있는데 말씀주신 바와 같이 예방정비 장기화 같은 문제 때문에 상반기에는 다소 원전 이용률이 비스무리했던 것은 사실입니다. 다만 하반기 상황을 저희는 예의 중이고, 새울 3호기 등 신규 원전의 진입이나 기존 원전의 예방정비 적기 재진입 등을 계속해서 모니터링 중입니다. Operator00:14:30Yes, thank you for the question. As mentioned in the keynote, the capacity factor of nuclear power is being expected to be around early or mid 80% by KEPCO. Like you've mentioned, there has been some issues in the prolonged preventive maintenance of some of the nuclear power generation units. As a result of that, in the first half, the capacity factor numbers were quite weak. However, we are monitoring the situation in the second half very closely. We are adding Shin Hanul unit 3 to the Grid, and we are planning to implement preventive maintenance in existing nuclear power plants in a more timely manner to make sure that we can maintain appropriate level of nuclear power generation contribution for the full year. Speaker 300:15:24다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:15:28다음으로 질문해 주실 분은 UBS의 조윤행님입니다. 질문해 주십시오. The following question is given by 조윤행 from UBS. Please go ahead. Speaker 400:15:42안녕하세요. 질문해 주셔서 감사합니다. 첫 번째 질문은 비용 관련된 부분인데요. 저희가 상반기 실적을 보면, 특히 그걸 바탕으로 2분기 실적을 추정을 해보면, 원료비 관련된 건 좀 오르긴 했지만 기타 영업비용이 예상보다 증가한 걸로 보이거든요. 그래서 2분기 때 기타 영업비용이 YOY로 증가한 요인들이 어떤 것들이 있었는지 설명 부탁드리겠습니다. 두 번째 질문은 요금 관련인데요. 저희가 지역별 차등 요금제를 기후부에서 최종 안을 발표하는 단계인 걸로 보이는데, 저희의 재무적인 영향 내부적으로 예상하시는 부분이 있으면 공유 부탁드리겠습니다. 감사합니다. Operator00:16:37Thank you for the opportunity today. First one is regarding cost. If you look at the numbers of the first half and try to estimate Q2 numbers based on the first half results, there seems to be an increase in fuel cost, but more visibly an increase in other operating costs. What would be the factors that drove the other operating costs on a YOY basis in Q2? My second question is regarding the tariff. I understand that the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment is preparing to announce a corporate differentiated tariff system. What would be the financial impact if this new differentiated charging system is introduced? Speaker 100:17:28첫 번째 질문 답변 드리겠습니다. 기타 영업비용 주요 증가 내용입니다. 한수원의 원전 발전소 예방정비 기간이 길어지면서 수선 유지비가 약 1,013억 증가했습니다. 두 번째로, 남부발전에서 민간 석탄 발전사의 연료 공급을 투입을 하고 있는데 이와 관련된 재료비가 약 703억 원 증가했습니다. Operator00:17:56Yes, I will take your first question regarding the non-operating cost drivers. We already talked about KHNP and that the preventive maintenance period has been prolonged. This has generated around 101.3 billion KRW in other operating expense. Another factor is coming from the Korea Southern Power. They supply fuel or coal to private operators, and there was an increase of 70.3 billion KRW in terms of the material costs associated with the supply of coal to private operators. Regarding your second question on the differentiated electricity pricing system. I think you are referring to the regional differentiation of electricity pricing. I believe that unfortunately, it is too early to disclose any detailed financial impact. Just to give you a little bit more color on the timing and progress. Operator00:19:42There should be a public hearing on the regional pricing differentiation during the second half. Towards latter half of the year, I believe this system will be finalized and this will be introduced by the end of this year. It will also be in junction with the reform of the regional wholesale power pricing mechanism. Speaker 200:20:18The following question is by Pierre Lau from Citibank. Please go ahead. Speaker 500:20:31Hello, good afternoon. I have three questions on KEPCO. The first one is, given that we have lower global oil prices, as Middle East contract seems to have more stability now, do KEPCO expect the fuel cost in third quarter to be lower than that in second quarter, or should it be similar? The second question is, what is KEPCO expectation regarding tariff rise? Could we expect any tariff rise for the rest of this year, or we have to wait until 2027? The third question is, does KEPCO think it's able to lower the ratio of corporate bond issuance to the sum of capital and research to below 2 times by end of 2027? Thank you. Operator00:23:09I'll take your first question on the fuel cost. If we just look at the SMP in Q2 of 2026 and compare that on a YOY basis, it's lower than last year Q2. But if we look at the July and August numbers. SMP in 2025, July was KRW 121, and this year it has been around KRW 133. The SMP in August in 2025 was around KRW 117 for the full month. This year to date, it's around KRW 151. There can be many different factors that cause the SMP to increase on a YOY basis, but I think one of the main drivers will be the increase of international fuel costs. There is a time lag between the actual increase in the market and when it is actually reflected in the SMP. I think this time lag has started to kick in July and August. Speaker 100:24:26현재 누적 영업적자 해소와 사채관리 발생에 대해서 좀 필요한 상황이나 요즘 국가적 제반 경제 상황들을 고려해야 하므로 내외 변수들을 모니터링하여 요금 조정이 이루어질 수 있도록 정부와 지속적으로 협의하도록 하겠습니다. Operator00:24:51Yes. In terms of the tariff hikes, in order to address the accumulated operating loss and to also meet the bond issuance requirements, increase in tariff will be very helpful. At the same time, there are various factors that need to be considered when raise the tariff, such as inflation and overall macroeconomic situation. We will be monitoring the domestic and international markets and economies very closely, and we will be discussing with the government to try to achieve the tariff hike in the future. Speaker 400:25:44세 번째 질문 답변드리겠습니다. 2027년 말까지 2배수가 될 수 있을지에 대한 예상을 답하기보다는 우리가 2배수를 맞출 수 있도록 노력을 해야 되는데요. 채권 발행을 줄이거나 이런 차원으로 접근할 문제라기보다는 우리가 꾸준히 영업 활동을 통한 순이익을 확보하고, 또 방금 2번 질문에 대한 답과 같이 정부를 통한 적정 수준의 요금 인상 노력을 기울이면서 2배수 안에 들어올 수 있도록 만전을 기할 계획입니다. Speaker 100:26:19Regarding your last question on bond issuance cap. I do not believe it is an issue of whether we can meet these 2 times requirements by end of 2027. We will be making utmost effort to ensure that we can meet those requirements by 2027 year end. We are not really focusing on reducing the overall bond issuance amount. However, I think we are working more on increasing profit generation from operating activities. Like just mentioned when answering the second question, working closely with the government to achieve an appropriate level of tariff to make sure that we can meet these requirements by the end of 2027. Speaker 100:27:15다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:27:18다음으로 질문해 주실 분은 하나증권의 유재선입니다. 질문해 주십시오. Speaker 100:27:25The following question is by 유재선 from Hana Securities. Please go ahead. Speaker 600:27:31질문해 주셔서 감사합니다. 작년에 상반기 기준으로 한수원, 한국수력원자력의 기타충당부채 설정액이 4,713억 원이었는데 올해 상반기에는 얼마인지 말씀해 주시면 감사하겠습니다. Operator00:27:45Thank you for the opportunity to engage. The first half last year, KHNP other provisional liabilities was KRW 471.3 billion. What would be this number for the first half of this year? Speaker 100:28:09네, 질문에 답변드리겠습니다. 작년 상반기 1월에서 6월 기준으로 충당부채를 3,018억 원 설정하였으나 당반기 중에는 충당부채 환입으로 1,682억 원 마이너스 비용으로 인식을 했습니다. Operator00:28:27Yes. The number for this half, from January to June, was 307.8 billion KRW. There has been some write-backs, so it is actually a minus cost 164.1 billion KRW. Speaker 100:28:45다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:28:48현재 질문을 요청하고 계신 분은 없습니다. 질문이 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. Speaker 100:28:57Currently, there are no participants with questions. Please press asterisk 1 to give your question. Speaker 200:29:04다음으로 질문해 주실 분은 LS증권의 성종환입니다. 질문해 주십시오. Operator00:29:11The following question is by Sung Jong-hwan from LS Securities. Please go ahead. Speaker 300:29:17질문 하나 더 드릴게요. 최근에 3대 AI 메가 프로젝트도 발표하고 앞으로 장기적으로 상당 용량의 발전 캐파를 늘려야 되고, 그리고 또 전력망도 구축해야 되는데, 지금 한전의 역할이, 한전이 중앙전력망 구축을 리딩하려면 막대한 자금이 필요하잖아요. 그래서 아까 5배에서 2배수로 다시 떨어지고, 그 한전채 발행한도 예산을 위해서는 또 순이익을 확보하고도 말씀하셨지만, 모든 걸 감안하더라도 저희 지금 현재 한전채 발행한도 여력과 또 보유 자금 감안했을 때 이러한 어떤 국가 프로젝트를 리딩할 만한 지금 자금 여력이 되는지, 아니면 이거 해결할 수 있는 솔루션은 무엇인지 좀 답변 부탁드릴게요. Operator00:30:05I have one question on the three mega projects announced by government. I believe there is a critical role to play by KEPCO as the central power provider. But in order to do so, you will have to significantly increase the capacity and also expand the power Grid, which should require considerable amounts of CapEx. We just discussed the bond issuance cap, reducing it from five times to two times. You said in order to meet these requirements, you will be working to boost the profit generation of KEPCO. However, even considering all of these factors, I believe that given the sheer amount of capital required for such a large national project, KEPCO will be needing additional amounts of capital and funding. What is your solution in terms of funding such large national projects? Speaker 100:31:09답변드리겠습니다. 일단 AI 메가 프로젝트나 대규모의 Grid 구축과 같은 이런 프로젝트들은 중장기적으로 이루어지기 때문에 일시에 단기적으로 대규모의 자금이 갑자기 필요한 그런 프로젝트들은 아닙니다. 그와 동시에 저희가 사채 발행 배수를 2배수 이내로 해야 되는 그런 과제도 안고 있고요. 따라서 여러 가지 중장기 투자 계획 그리고 투자비 규모 산출, 그리고 자금 관리 운영에 대한 다양한 각도에서 활용의 묘미가 필요한데요. 이러한 부분들을 정부 그리고 관련 이해관계자 또 한전의 여러 가지 관련 부서들 해서 문제가 없도록 다양한 방법을 지금 강구하고 있고, 또 공개할 수 있거나 없거나 그런 측면에서 다양한 방법을 강구하고 있고, 또 그러한 노력들을 통해서 경영상에 문제가 없도록 할 계획입니다. Operator00:32:11Thank you for the question. The AI mega project and the Grid expansion that you just mentioned are mid to long-term projects, meaning that it does not necessarily mean we need the full amount upfront at once. At the same time, we do face the challenge of reducing the bond issuance amount to 2 times of capital. I think we need to take a balanced approach. We need to develop a mid long-term CapEx plan and calculate the total CapEx amount that may be necessary for these projects. Try to distribute that across multiple quarters and years, and also have strict management approach towards the magnet of funds that we already have. We will be working closely with government departments, the multiple stakeholders and all of the relevant departments and subsidiaries of KEPCO to try to come up with the most optimal way to approach these funding needs. Operator00:33:19At the same time, of course, we will be also working to ensure that such CapEx does not undermine the business management of overall capital. Speaker 100:33:35다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:33:38현재 질문을 요청하고 계신 분은 없습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. Operator00:33:47Currently, there are no participants with questions. Please press asterisk 1 to give your question. Speaker 200:34:03다시 한번 말씀드리겠습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. Operator00:34:10Once again, if you have a question, please press asterisk 1. Speaker 100:34:23저기 실적 발표 초반에 상반기 발전 비중 관련 설명을 한 부분에 조금 잘못이 있어서 다시 말씀드리면, 석탄 발전량이 증가한 이유가 중동 전쟁으로 인한 액화 천연가스 가격 급등으로 인한 것이고, 유연탄 가격 상승 등에 따른 이유로 석탄 발전이 늘어났는데 이 부분은 조금 인과관계가 잘못 설명된 것 같아서 정정하겠습니다. Operator00:34:53Yes. I would like to take this opportunity to make a correction in the keynote presentation today regarding the contribution of the different fuel sources to the generation mix. We mentioned earlier that the coal contribution increased. The main factors were the increase in LNG prices triggered by the Middle Eastern conflict, and also higher bituminous coal prices as well. I don't think that was very clearly stated in the presentation earlier. I would like to make this correction. Thank you. Speaker 200:35:37다시 한번 말씀드리겠습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. 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There are 7 speakers on the call. Operator00:00:00Good morning and good evening. First of all, thank you all for joining this conference call. Now we will begin the conference of the fiscal year 2026 second quarter earnings resulted by KEPCO. This conference will start with a presentation, followed by a divisional Q&A session. If you have a question, please press asterisk one on your phone during the Q&A. Now we shall commence the presentation. Results by KEPCO. Speaker 100:00:33안녕하십니까. 한국전력공사 금융실장 윤정인입니다. 바쁘신 와중에도 한국전력의 2026년도 상반기 실적 발표 IR 컨퍼런스 콜에 참석해 주신 여러분들께 감사의 말씀을 드립니다. 오늘 컨퍼런스 콜은 국, 영문 병행으로 진행될 예정이며, 먼저 간단한 실적 발표 후 질의응답을 받도록 하겠습니다. 오늘 발표할 실적 자료는 IFRS 연결 기준 잠정 수치이며, 모든 비교는 별도의 언급이 없는 한 전년 동기 대비입니다. 아울러 실적 발표 회의 내용 중 언급될 수 있는 경영 계획 및 목표, 추정 재무수치 등은 현시점에서의 목표 또는 전망치이므로 불확실성 및 투자 위험 요소가 있음을 양지하시기 바랍니다. Operator00:01:22Good afternoon, this is Jung Ahn, Head of Finance at KEPCO. I'd like to thank you all for participating in today's conference call for the business results for the second quarter of 2026, despite your busy schedule. Today's call will be conducted in both. We will end with a brief presentation. This will be followed by a Q&A. Please note, financial information to be disclosed today is preliminary consolidated IFRS figures, and all comparison is on a year-over-year basis unless stated otherwise. Also, business plans, targets, financial estimates and other forward-look statements mentioned today are based on our current targets and forecasts. Please be noted that such statements may involve investment risks and uncertainties. Speaker 100:02:11지금부터 2026년도 상반기 손익 증감 내역에 대해 우선 한국어로 말씀드린 다음 동일 내용을 영어로 설명하겠습니다. Operator00:02:21Now, we will begin with an overview of the earnings results for the first half of 2026 in Korean, which will be then consecutively translated into English. Speaker 100:02:31먼저 영업손익부터 살펴보겠습니다. 2026년 상반기 연결 영업이익은 4조 9,127억 원을 기록하였습니다. 구체적인 내용을 살펴보면, 매출액은 0.3% 증가한 46조 3,173억 원을 기록하였습니다. 이 중 전기 판매 수익은 0.4% 감소한 43조 9,641억 원, 해외 사업 등 기타 수익은 16.7% 증가한 2조 3,532억 원을 기록하였습니다. 매출원가 판관비는 2.8% 증가한 41조 4,046억 원입니다. 이 중 연료비는 8.8% 증가한 10조 1,429억 원, 구입전력비는 0.9% 감소한 17조 2,069억 원을 기록하였습니다. 감가상각비는 1.3% 증가한 9조 9,515억 원을 기록하였습니다. 주요 영업외 손익 중 이자비용은 전년 동기 대비 1,322억 원 감소한 2조 791억 원을 기록하였습니다. 지금까지 언급한 내용을 주요 원인으로 2026년도 상반기 연결 영업이익은 4조 9,127억 원, 당기순이익은 2조 7,965억 원을 기록하였습니다. 이어서 영어로 손익 실적을 설명드리겠습니다. Operator00:04:17First, I will go over the operating performance. The consolidated operating income in 2026 first half stood at KRW 4 trillion, 912.7 billion. Revenue increased by 0.3% to KRW 46 trillion, 317.3 billion. Power sales decreased by 0.4% to KRW 43 trillion, 964.1 billion. Other revenue, including overseas business revenue, increased by 16.7% to KRW 2 trillion, 353.2 billion. Cost of goods sold and SG&A rose by 2.8% to KRW 41 trillion, 404.6 billion. Fuel cost increased by 8.8% to KRW 10 trillion, 142.9 billion. Purchase power cost decreased by 0.9% to KRW 17 trillion, 206.9 billion. Depreciation expense increased by 1.3% to KRW 5 trillion, 951.5 billion. Of the non-operating items, interest expense decreased by KRW 132.2 billion YOY to KRW 2 trillion, 79.1 billion. Operator00:05:36As a result of the foregoing, the 2026 first half consolidated operating income stood at KRW 4 trillion, 912.7 billion, and net income at KRW 2 trillion, 796.5 billion. Speaker 100:05:54안녕하십니까? IR 담당 엄태섭입니다. 이어서 주요 관심 사항 설명드리겠습니다. 먼저 전력 판매 및 실적 전망에 대해 말씀드리겠습니다. Speaker 100:06:042026년 상반기 전력 판매량은 경기 둔화 등의 영향으로 산업용 수요가 감소하여 총 판매량 266.7TWh를 기록하며 전년 동기 대비 0.6% 감소하였습니다. 2026년 연간으로는 경제 성장률 상승과 조업일수 증가 등의 영향으로 판매량이 소폭 증가할 것으로 전망하고 있습니다. Operator00:06:28Good afternoon. I am Tessa Bong, senior IR manager. I will now go over the main areas of interest, starting with power sales performance and outlook. 2026 1st half power sales volume decreased by 0.6% YOY to 266.7 TWh due to a decrease in industrial demand caused by economic slowdown. For the full year, a higher economic growth rate and number of operating days are expected to slightly increase sales volume. Speaker 100:06:59다음으로 연료원별 연료 가격 및 SMP 추이에 대해 말씀드리겠습니다. 2026년 상반기 연료 가격은 유연탄은 호주탄 기준으로 톤당 128.2달러, LNG는 JKM 기준으로 톤당 93.9만 원을 기록하였습니다. 또한 SMP는 약 112.3원 per kWh를 기록하였습니다. Operator00:07:25Next, I will go over the fuel price by fuel source and SMP trends. In 2026 first half for the two-minute quote, Australian coal was around $128.2 per ton. JKM LNG was about KRW 939,000 per ton. SMP was approximately KRW 112.3 per kWh. Speaker 100:07:50전력 그룹사 발전 믹스를 살펴보면, 2026년 상반기 발전 비중의 경우 원전은 이용률 하락으로 발전 비중이 감소하였습니다. 석탄의 경우 원전 이용률 하락으로 인한 이용률 상승으로 발전 비중이 증가하였습니다. LNG는 전체적인 기저 발전량 감소로 발전 비중이 소폭 증가하였습니다. 2026년 연간으로는 원전 발전 비중은 소폭 증가, 석탄 비중은 감소, LNG 비중은 유지할 것으로 예상됩니다. 2026년 연간 발전원별 이용률 전망은 원전은 80% 초중반, 석탄은 50% 초중반, LNG는 20% 초중반을 전망하고 있습니다. Operator00:08:33Looking at the subsidiaries generation mix in the first half, the capacity factor of nuclear power decreased and contribution to the generation mix declined. While for coal utilization and contribution to the generation mix both increased due to the decrease of the capacity factor of nuclear power. In case of LNG, contribution to the generation mix increased as the overall volume of base load generation decreased. In 2026, the contribution of nuclear power should slightly increase, coal should slightly decrease, and LNG should largely be maintained. Also in 2026, the capacity factor of each power source is projected to be low to mid 80% for nuclear power, low to mid 50% for coal, and low to mid 20% for LNG. Speaker 100:09:24RPS 관련 비용입니다. 2026년 상반기 RPS 비용은 연결 기준 2조 5,330억 원, 별도 기준 2조 9,389억 원을 기록하였습니다. 마지막으로 2026년 상반기 연결 기준 차입금은 133.3조 원, 별도 기준 차입금은 84.8조 원을 기록하였습니다. Operator00:09:47RPS cost as of 2026 first half was KRW 2 trillion 533 billion on consolidated basis and KRW 2 trillion 938.9 billion on standalone basis. Lastly, on funding as of 2026 first half, total borrowings on consolidated basis was KRW 133.3 trillion and KRW 84.8 trillion on standalone basis. Speaker 100:10:16이어서 질의응답 시간을 갖도록 하겠습니다. 국, 영문 순차 통역으로 진행되므로 질문과 답변을 간단하고 분명하게 해주시면 감사하겠습니다. 이제 질문을 시작해 주시기 바랍니다. Operator00:10:27Now we will move on to the Q&A session. Since we will be conducting the Q&A session in Korean and English with consecutive interpretation, please make your questions and answers clear and brief. Thank you. Speaker 200:10:43그럼 지금부터 질의응답을 시작하겠습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. 신청하신 질문을 취소하시려면 별표와 2번을 눌러주시면 됩니다. Now Q&A session will begin. Please press asterisk 1 if you have any questions. For cancellation, please press asterisk 2 on your phone. 처음으로 질문해 주실 분은 LS증권의 성종환님입니다. 질문해 주십시오. Operator00:11:15The first question will be given by Sung Jong-hwan from LS Securities. Please go ahead. Speaker 300:11:21예, 안녕하세요. LS증권의 성종화입니다. 질문 기회 감사드리고요. 우선 한 가지만 질문드립니다. 원전 발전 비중이 작년 3분기부터 YOY 베이스로 대폭 축소된 이후에 금번 2분기까지 4개 분기 연속 지금 계속 YOY 축소 상태가 지속 중인데요. 방금 설명해 주시기를 어쨌든 올해 연간으로는 작년 대비 원전 발전 비중이 소폭 증가할 것으로 전망한다고 말씀하셨는데, 이미 상반기가 지금 YOY로 많이 감소한 상태이고, 또 우리 자회사 실적 발표 컨퍼런스 콜에서는 최근에 그 계획 예방정비 장기화 문제를 말씀하시더라고요. 이러한 사항이 잘 해결되어서 하반기에는 3분기, 4분기 모두 다 YOY로 대폭 증가해서 말씀하신 대로 연간으로는 작년 대비 소폭이나마 비중이 증가할 수 있다고 말씀하시는 것인지, 아니면 지금 상황을 감안할 때 올해까지는 발전 비중 추이를 조금 타이트하게 봐야 되는지 설명 부탁드릴게요. 이상입니다. Operator00:12:25Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity today. I have one question on the contribution of nuclear power to the generation mix. Since Q3 last year, we have seen the contribution of nuclear power to the generation mix decline quite significantly on a YOY basis. This Q2, I think we also saw a decline. That means this trend has been continuing for four consecutive quarters. In your keynote today, you mentioned that for the full year, the contribution of nuclear power should show a slight increase. As I just mentioned, in the first half of this year already, we have seen significant decline on YOY basis. When we listen to the earnings call of your subsidiary, they mentioned that the preventive maintenance can be prolonged. Operator00:13:20Given all of these factors, does this mean in the second half we will see a significant increase in the nuclear power contribution on a YOY basis to make sure that on a full year basis, nuclear power generation contribution still increases slightly, like you mentioned in your keynote? Or for this year, will you be managing these numbers more tightly? Thank you. Speaker 100:13:52네, 말씀 주신 사항에 대해서 답변드리겠습니다. 현재 한전에서는 원전 이용률을 80% 초반대로 전망하고 있는데 말씀주신 바와 같이 예방정비 장기화 같은 문제 때문에 상반기에는 다소 원전 이용률이 비스무리했던 것은 사실입니다. 다만 하반기 상황을 저희는 예의 중이고, 새울 3호기 등 신규 원전의 진입이나 기존 원전의 예방정비 적기 재진입 등을 계속해서 모니터링 중입니다. Operator00:14:30Yes, thank you for the question. As mentioned in the keynote, the capacity factor of nuclear power is being expected to be around early or mid 80% by KEPCO. Like you've mentioned, there has been some issues in the prolonged preventive maintenance of some of the nuclear power generation units. As a result of that, in the first half, the capacity factor numbers were quite weak. However, we are monitoring the situation in the second half very closely. We are adding Shin Hanul unit 3 to the Grid, and we are planning to implement preventive maintenance in existing nuclear power plants in a more timely manner to make sure that we can maintain appropriate level of nuclear power generation contribution for the full year. Speaker 300:15:24다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:15:28다음으로 질문해 주실 분은 UBS의 조윤행님입니다. 질문해 주십시오. The following question is given by 조윤행 from UBS. Please go ahead. Speaker 400:15:42안녕하세요. 질문해 주셔서 감사합니다. 첫 번째 질문은 비용 관련된 부분인데요. 저희가 상반기 실적을 보면, 특히 그걸 바탕으로 2분기 실적을 추정을 해보면, 원료비 관련된 건 좀 오르긴 했지만 기타 영업비용이 예상보다 증가한 걸로 보이거든요. 그래서 2분기 때 기타 영업비용이 YOY로 증가한 요인들이 어떤 것들이 있었는지 설명 부탁드리겠습니다. 두 번째 질문은 요금 관련인데요. 저희가 지역별 차등 요금제를 기후부에서 최종 안을 발표하는 단계인 걸로 보이는데, 저희의 재무적인 영향 내부적으로 예상하시는 부분이 있으면 공유 부탁드리겠습니다. 감사합니다. Operator00:16:37Thank you for the opportunity today. First one is regarding cost. If you look at the numbers of the first half and try to estimate Q2 numbers based on the first half results, there seems to be an increase in fuel cost, but more visibly an increase in other operating costs. What would be the factors that drove the other operating costs on a YOY basis in Q2? My second question is regarding the tariff. I understand that the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment is preparing to announce a corporate differentiated tariff system. What would be the financial impact if this new differentiated charging system is introduced? Speaker 100:17:28첫 번째 질문 답변 드리겠습니다. 기타 영업비용 주요 증가 내용입니다. 한수원의 원전 발전소 예방정비 기간이 길어지면서 수선 유지비가 약 1,013억 증가했습니다. 두 번째로, 남부발전에서 민간 석탄 발전사의 연료 공급을 투입을 하고 있는데 이와 관련된 재료비가 약 703억 원 증가했습니다. Operator00:17:56Yes, I will take your first question regarding the non-operating cost drivers. We already talked about KHNP and that the preventive maintenance period has been prolonged. This has generated around 101.3 billion KRW in other operating expense. Another factor is coming from the Korea Southern Power. They supply fuel or coal to private operators, and there was an increase of 70.3 billion KRW in terms of the material costs associated with the supply of coal to private operators. Regarding your second question on the differentiated electricity pricing system. I think you are referring to the regional differentiation of electricity pricing. I believe that unfortunately, it is too early to disclose any detailed financial impact. Just to give you a little bit more color on the timing and progress. Operator00:19:42There should be a public hearing on the regional pricing differentiation during the second half. Towards latter half of the year, I believe this system will be finalized and this will be introduced by the end of this year. It will also be in junction with the reform of the regional wholesale power pricing mechanism. Speaker 200:20:18The following question is by Pierre Lau from Citibank. Please go ahead. Speaker 500:20:31Hello, good afternoon. I have three questions on KEPCO. The first one is, given that we have lower global oil prices, as Middle East contract seems to have more stability now, do KEPCO expect the fuel cost in third quarter to be lower than that in second quarter, or should it be similar? The second question is, what is KEPCO expectation regarding tariff rise? Could we expect any tariff rise for the rest of this year, or we have to wait until 2027? The third question is, does KEPCO think it's able to lower the ratio of corporate bond issuance to the sum of capital and research to below 2 times by end of 2027? Thank you. Operator00:23:09I'll take your first question on the fuel cost. If we just look at the SMP in Q2 of 2026 and compare that on a YOY basis, it's lower than last year Q2. But if we look at the July and August numbers. SMP in 2025, July was KRW 121, and this year it has been around KRW 133. The SMP in August in 2025 was around KRW 117 for the full month. This year to date, it's around KRW 151. There can be many different factors that cause the SMP to increase on a YOY basis, but I think one of the main drivers will be the increase of international fuel costs. There is a time lag between the actual increase in the market and when it is actually reflected in the SMP. I think this time lag has started to kick in July and August. Speaker 100:24:26현재 누적 영업적자 해소와 사채관리 발생에 대해서 좀 필요한 상황이나 요즘 국가적 제반 경제 상황들을 고려해야 하므로 내외 변수들을 모니터링하여 요금 조정이 이루어질 수 있도록 정부와 지속적으로 협의하도록 하겠습니다. Operator00:24:51Yes. In terms of the tariff hikes, in order to address the accumulated operating loss and to also meet the bond issuance requirements, increase in tariff will be very helpful. At the same time, there are various factors that need to be considered when raise the tariff, such as inflation and overall macroeconomic situation. We will be monitoring the domestic and international markets and economies very closely, and we will be discussing with the government to try to achieve the tariff hike in the future. Speaker 400:25:44세 번째 질문 답변드리겠습니다. 2027년 말까지 2배수가 될 수 있을지에 대한 예상을 답하기보다는 우리가 2배수를 맞출 수 있도록 노력을 해야 되는데요. 채권 발행을 줄이거나 이런 차원으로 접근할 문제라기보다는 우리가 꾸준히 영업 활동을 통한 순이익을 확보하고, 또 방금 2번 질문에 대한 답과 같이 정부를 통한 적정 수준의 요금 인상 노력을 기울이면서 2배수 안에 들어올 수 있도록 만전을 기할 계획입니다. Speaker 100:26:19Regarding your last question on bond issuance cap. I do not believe it is an issue of whether we can meet these 2 times requirements by end of 2027. We will be making utmost effort to ensure that we can meet those requirements by 2027 year end. We are not really focusing on reducing the overall bond issuance amount. However, I think we are working more on increasing profit generation from operating activities. Like just mentioned when answering the second question, working closely with the government to achieve an appropriate level of tariff to make sure that we can meet these requirements by the end of 2027. Speaker 100:27:15다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:27:18다음으로 질문해 주실 분은 하나증권의 유재선입니다. 질문해 주십시오. Speaker 100:27:25The following question is by 유재선 from Hana Securities. Please go ahead. Speaker 600:27:31질문해 주셔서 감사합니다. 작년에 상반기 기준으로 한수원, 한국수력원자력의 기타충당부채 설정액이 4,713억 원이었는데 올해 상반기에는 얼마인지 말씀해 주시면 감사하겠습니다. Operator00:27:45Thank you for the opportunity to engage. The first half last year, KHNP other provisional liabilities was KRW 471.3 billion. What would be this number for the first half of this year? Speaker 100:28:09네, 질문에 답변드리겠습니다. 작년 상반기 1월에서 6월 기준으로 충당부채를 3,018억 원 설정하였으나 당반기 중에는 충당부채 환입으로 1,682억 원 마이너스 비용으로 인식을 했습니다. Operator00:28:27Yes. The number for this half, from January to June, was 307.8 billion KRW. There has been some write-backs, so it is actually a minus cost 164.1 billion KRW. Speaker 100:28:45다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:28:48현재 질문을 요청하고 계신 분은 없습니다. 질문이 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. Speaker 100:28:57Currently, there are no participants with questions. Please press asterisk 1 to give your question. Speaker 200:29:04다음으로 질문해 주실 분은 LS증권의 성종환입니다. 질문해 주십시오. Operator00:29:11The following question is by Sung Jong-hwan from LS Securities. Please go ahead. Speaker 300:29:17질문 하나 더 드릴게요. 최근에 3대 AI 메가 프로젝트도 발표하고 앞으로 장기적으로 상당 용량의 발전 캐파를 늘려야 되고, 그리고 또 전력망도 구축해야 되는데, 지금 한전의 역할이, 한전이 중앙전력망 구축을 리딩하려면 막대한 자금이 필요하잖아요. 그래서 아까 5배에서 2배수로 다시 떨어지고, 그 한전채 발행한도 예산을 위해서는 또 순이익을 확보하고도 말씀하셨지만, 모든 걸 감안하더라도 저희 지금 현재 한전채 발행한도 여력과 또 보유 자금 감안했을 때 이러한 어떤 국가 프로젝트를 리딩할 만한 지금 자금 여력이 되는지, 아니면 이거 해결할 수 있는 솔루션은 무엇인지 좀 답변 부탁드릴게요. Operator00:30:05I have one question on the three mega projects announced by government. I believe there is a critical role to play by KEPCO as the central power provider. But in order to do so, you will have to significantly increase the capacity and also expand the power Grid, which should require considerable amounts of CapEx. We just discussed the bond issuance cap, reducing it from five times to two times. You said in order to meet these requirements, you will be working to boost the profit generation of KEPCO. However, even considering all of these factors, I believe that given the sheer amount of capital required for such a large national project, KEPCO will be needing additional amounts of capital and funding. What is your solution in terms of funding such large national projects? Speaker 100:31:09답변드리겠습니다. 일단 AI 메가 프로젝트나 대규모의 Grid 구축과 같은 이런 프로젝트들은 중장기적으로 이루어지기 때문에 일시에 단기적으로 대규모의 자금이 갑자기 필요한 그런 프로젝트들은 아닙니다. 그와 동시에 저희가 사채 발행 배수를 2배수 이내로 해야 되는 그런 과제도 안고 있고요. 따라서 여러 가지 중장기 투자 계획 그리고 투자비 규모 산출, 그리고 자금 관리 운영에 대한 다양한 각도에서 활용의 묘미가 필요한데요. 이러한 부분들을 정부 그리고 관련 이해관계자 또 한전의 여러 가지 관련 부서들 해서 문제가 없도록 다양한 방법을 지금 강구하고 있고, 또 공개할 수 있거나 없거나 그런 측면에서 다양한 방법을 강구하고 있고, 또 그러한 노력들을 통해서 경영상에 문제가 없도록 할 계획입니다. Operator00:32:11Thank you for the question. The AI mega project and the Grid expansion that you just mentioned are mid to long-term projects, meaning that it does not necessarily mean we need the full amount upfront at once. At the same time, we do face the challenge of reducing the bond issuance amount to 2 times of capital. I think we need to take a balanced approach. We need to develop a mid long-term CapEx plan and calculate the total CapEx amount that may be necessary for these projects. Try to distribute that across multiple quarters and years, and also have strict management approach towards the magnet of funds that we already have. We will be working closely with government departments, the multiple stakeholders and all of the relevant departments and subsidiaries of KEPCO to try to come up with the most optimal way to approach these funding needs. Operator00:33:19At the same time, of course, we will be also working to ensure that such CapEx does not undermine the business management of overall capital. Speaker 100:33:35다음 질문 받겠습니다. Speaker 200:33:38현재 질문을 요청하고 계신 분은 없습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. Operator00:33:47Currently, there are no participants with questions. Please press asterisk 1 to give your question. Speaker 200:34:03다시 한번 말씀드리겠습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. Operator00:34:10Once again, if you have a question, please press asterisk 1. Speaker 100:34:23저기 실적 발표 초반에 상반기 발전 비중 관련 설명을 한 부분에 조금 잘못이 있어서 다시 말씀드리면, 석탄 발전량이 증가한 이유가 중동 전쟁으로 인한 액화 천연가스 가격 급등으로 인한 것이고, 유연탄 가격 상승 등에 따른 이유로 석탄 발전이 늘어났는데 이 부분은 조금 인과관계가 잘못 설명된 것 같아서 정정하겠습니다. Operator00:34:53Yes. I would like to take this opportunity to make a correction in the keynote presentation today regarding the contribution of the different fuel sources to the generation mix. We mentioned earlier that the coal contribution increased. The main factors were the increase in LNG prices triggered by the Middle Eastern conflict, and also higher bituminous coal prices as well. I don't think that was very clearly stated in the presentation earlier. I would like to make this correction. Thank you. Speaker 200:35:37다시 한번 말씀드리겠습니다. 질문 있으신 분들은 전화기 버튼의 별표와 1번을 눌러주십시오. Operator00:35:45Once again, if you have a question, please press asterisk 1. Speaker 200:35:54질문이 더 이상 없으시 관계로 이상으로 질의응답을 마치겠습니다. 추가로 궁금하신 점은 IR팀으로 문의 부탁드립니다. 바쁘신 중에도 참석해 주신 분들께 감사드리며, 한국전력공사의 2026년 2분기 실적 발표는 이것으로 마치겠습니다. 고맙습니다. Operator00:36:25As there are no further questions, we will now end the Q&A session. For any additional inquiries, please contact our IR department. This concludes the fiscal year 2026 second quarter earnings resulted by KEPCO. Thank you for the participation.Read morePowered by