Korean Electricity Bill (전기요금) Explained in English — KEPCO Bill Lines

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Every line, explained

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고객번호gogaekbeonhogogaekbeonhoCustomer numberYour KEPCO account number. You need it to pay, set up automatic transfer or move out.

사용기간sayonggigansayonggiganBilling periodThe days covered by this bill, between two meter readings.

전월지침jeonwoljichimjeonwoljichimPrevious readingThe meter number at the last reading.

당월지침dangwoljichimdangwoljichimThis readingThe meter number now. This reading minus the previous one is your usage.

사용량sayongnyangsayongnyangUsage (kWh)Electricity used in the period. Homes pay more per kWh as usage rises — see the tiers below.

기본요금gibonyogeumgibonyogeumBasic chargeA fixed monthly charge. It is higher if your usage falls in a higher tier.

전력량요금jeonryeongnyangyogeumjeonryeongnyangyogeumEnergy chargePrice per kWh used, in three tiers for homes: the first 200 kWh are cheapest, 201–400 kWh cost more, and above 400 kWh the most. In July and August the tiers widen to 300 and 450 kWh.

기후환경요금gihuhwangyeongyogeumgihuhwangyeongyogeumClimate and environment chargeA per-kWh charge for renewable energy and emissions costs.

연료비조정요금yeonryobijojeongyogeumyeonryobijojeongyogeumFuel cost adjustmentA per-kWh amount that follows fuel prices; it can be reviewed every quarter.

전기요금계jeongiyogeumgyejeongiyogeumgyeElectricity chargesBasic + energy + climate + fuel adjustment.

부가가치세bugagachisebugagachiseVAT10% of the electricity charges.

전력산업기반기금jeonryeoksaneopgibangigeumjeonryeoksaneopgibangigeumPower industry fundA legal levy set as a percentage of the electricity charges. The rate was cut in 2024 and 2025.

TV수신료TVsusinryoTVsusinryoTV licence fee₩2,500 a month for public broadcasting, billed with electricity again since late 2025. If you have no TV set, ask KEPCO (123) about deregistering.

청구금액cheonggugeumaekcheonggugeumaekAmount dueThe total to pay.

납기일napgiilnapgiilDue datePay by this date to avoid a late charge.

Other words you may see

누진제nujinjenujinjeProgressive pricingThe tier system: higher usage, higher price per kWh.

주택용 저압jutaegyong jeoapjutaegyong jeoapResidential, low voltageThe usual rate for houses and villas.

자동이체jadongichejadongicheAutomatic transferPaying automatically from your bank account.

미납요금minabyogeumminabyogeumUnpaid chargesEarlier bills not yet paid.

이사 정산isa jeongsanisa jeongsanMove-out settlementFinal reading and bill when you move. Call KEPCO 123 or use the KEPCO app.

복지할인bokjiharinbokjiharinWelfare discountDiscounts for some households, such as large families.

What to check

Watch the 200 and 400 kWh lines (300 and 450 in July–August): crossing one raises the price of every extra kWh.
Moving out: ask KEPCO (123) for a final reading so you only pay up to your moving day.
In an apartment, look for 세대전기료 on the maintenance fee bill instead.
The sample amounts on this page are an example, not a price list.

Official websites

KEPCO (한국전력공사) — call 123 home.kepco.co.kr

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We check these guides against official sources, but rules and forms change. Last checked October 13, 2026. For your own case, ask the office named on your bill or call the help line listed above.

Electricity Bill Explained 전기요금 청구서

사용량Usage

요금 내역Charges

Every line, explained

Other words you may see

What to check

Official websites

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