Korea Electric Power, the sole electricity distributor in South Korea, has faced significant challenges from 2021 to 2023, causing its stock price to plummet -71.19% from its ATH. Increased production costs, inability to pass costs to consumers, high debt, and political instability have contributed to KEP's financial struggles. KEPCO's monopoly status, cost management strategies, improved operating environment, and potential political reforms indicate it can weather the crisis and potentially thrive.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2024 1:00 AM ET Company Participants Yang Si-young - Head of IR Conference Call Participants Pierre Lau - Citigroup Operator Good morning, and good evening. First of all, thank you all for joining this conference call.