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Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Persons with Disabilities and National Merit Recipients: How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Electricity bill discount capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer, July-September)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients with disability grades 1-3, independence merit recipients, May 18 Democratic Uprising merit recipients, etc.: capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer). Households using life-sustaining equipment are also eligible separately.
Who is eligible: Households of persons with severe disabilities and national merit recipients (with a qualifying disability grade)
When to apply: Apply anytime
How to apply: KEPCO ON (한전ON), administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), KEPCO branch office, customer center 123
Important notes: Applies from the month of application
Note: Cannot be combined with other welfare discounts (generally the most favorable one applies). Check KEPCO's guidance for eligible grades.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Persons with Disabilities and National Merit Recipients: who can receive it?

Households of persons with severe disabilities and national merit recipients (with a qualifying disability grade)

Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Persons with Disabilities and National Merit Recipients: how do I apply?

KEPCO ON (한전ON), administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), KEPCO branch office, customer center 123

Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Persons with Disabilities and National Merit Recipients: how much will I receive?

Persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients with disability grades 1-3, independence merit recipients, May 18 Democratic Uprising merit recipients, etc.: capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer). Households using life-sustaining equipment are also eligible separately.

Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Persons with Disabilities and National Merit Recipients: when can I apply?

Apply anytime