Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEP) is trading higher as investors rotate back into the name on renewed dividend and cash-flow optimism following the company’s sharp profitability recovery in 2025. KEPCO disclosed a proposed FY2025 dividend of KRW 1,540 per share (KRW 988.6 billion aggregate), subject to approval at its annual general meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, with dividends expected to be paid within one month of that meeting under Korean corporate rules. (stocktitan.net)

Separately, South Korea kept the fuel cost adjustment rate for April–June 2026 at +5 won per kWh, leaving electricity rates effectively frozen for the quarter. Because that fuel-cost component is capped at ±5 won per kWh and has been held at the maximum for multiple quarters, the decision is being interpreted as continued tariff support while KEPCO works through accumulated losses and balance-sheet pressure. (en.sedaily.com)

KEPCO’s latest disclosed full-year 2025 results showed a major improvement versus 2024, including consolidated net income of ₩8.737 trillion and operating income of ₩13.525 trillion (figures described as preliminary and unaudited in the filing). The swing back to strong profitability has increased investor focus on normalization of shareholder returns and the durability of earnings into 2026. (stocktitan.net)

Near-term, the dividend vote at the March 25, 2026 annual meeting is the key catalyst, since the board’s proposed payout can still change depending on audit outcomes and shareholder approval. Investors will also watch any future electricity-rate decisions and guidance around fuel-cost pass-through, because a policy-driven rate cut later in 2026 could pressure margins even if headline profits remain improved. (stocktitan.net)