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Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Basic Livelihood Recipients and Near-Poverty Group: How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Discount capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in July-September) for livelihood and medical benefit recipients; KRW 10,000 (KRW 12,000) for housing and education benefit recipients; KRW 8,000 (KRW 10,000) for the near-poverty group

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: Electricity bill discount capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer, July-September) for livelihood and medical benefit recipients; KRW 10,000 per month (KRW 12,000 in summer) for housing and education benefit recipients; and KRW 8,000 per month (KRW 10,000 in summer) for the near-poverty group.
Who is eligible: Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group (households with a residential electricity contract)
When to apply: Apply anytime
How to apply: KEPCO ON (한전ON, online.kepco.co.kr), administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), KEPCO branch office, customer center 123, or Government24 (정부24)
Important notes: Applies from the month of application and retroactive payment is difficult, so apply right away
Note: If you also qualify as a person with a disability, person of national merit, family with multiple children, etc., one higher discount is applied (generally). Applies from the month you apply.

Go to the official guide →

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) – Basic Livelihood Recipients and Near-Poverty Group: who can receive it?

Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group (households with a residential electricity contract)

Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Basic Livelihood Recipients and Near-Poverty Group: how do I apply?

KEPCO ON (한전ON, online.kepco.co.kr), administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), KEPCO branch office, customer center 123, or Government24 (정부24)

Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Basic Livelihood Recipients and Near-Poverty Group: how much will I receive?

Electricity bill discount capped at KRW 16,000 per month (KRW 20,000 in summer, July-September) for livelihood and medical benefit recipients; KRW 10,000 per month (KRW 12,000 in summer) for housing and education benefit recipients; and KRW 8,000 per month (KRW 10,000 in summer) for the near-poverty group.

Electricity Bill Welfare Discount (전기요금 복지할인) – Basic Livelihood Recipients and Near-Poverty Group: when can I apply?

Apply anytime