Korea South-East Power, "Not Tolerating Even a Second of Power Disruption"

Korea South-East Power Co. (KOEN) is taking proactive steps in on-site management of its power plants under the leadership of Acting President Cho Young-Hyuk in order to ensure the flawless and safe operation of its power generation facilities during the summer peak electricity demand period amid record-breaking heatwaves.

On August 5, Acting President Cho visited both the Samcheonpo Power Division and the Goseong Power Division in succession, conducting on-site management activities. This site inspection took place as a follow-up to the ‘Company-wide Summer Electricity Supply and Demand Check Meeting’ held on August 4.

Acting President On-Site Management Group Photo. [Photo by Korea South-East Power]

With the third week of August expected to see the highest electricity demand on record, Acting President Cho meticulously inspected every corner of the site, despite the sweltering heat, to ensure that the power generation facilities would continue operating without a hitch.

After receiving reports from each site on the current operational status and maintenance history of the power facilities, he conducted a focused inspection of the readiness of facilities to ramp up output as reserve resources during peak periods, as well as of preventive measures against breakdowns and shutdowns. As equipment failures can immediately lead to difficulties in electricity supply, he collaborated with on-site staff to enhance the reliability of the equipment, in order to firmly support grid stability.

He also paid close attention to the safety of on-site workers in addition to the facilities themselves. In particular, he directly inspected enclosed work areas that are vulnerable to heat, checking the installation of shade structures and portable air conditioners, as well as the operation of rest areas for heat relief. Above all, he carefully reviewed whether essential measures to prevent heat-related illnesses—such as ensuring ample rest breaks and water intake—were being properly implemented on the front lines.

Acting President Cho Young-Hyuk stated, “The safe and stable operation of power generation facilities during the peak demand period is the very foundation for allowing the public to use electricity without inconvenience. As the highest-ever electricity demand is expected in the third week of August, I urge every site to remain vigilant and put every effort into ensuring equipment reliability.” He added, “Please also pay special attention to preventing heat-related illnesses and ensuring safety management for workers laboring on-site amid record high temperatures.”

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