KEPCO (NYSE: KEP) adds six new non-standing directors to its board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) reported changes to its board. On May 7, 2026, six new non-standing directors — Mr. Lee Kyung-Sup, Mr. Moon Jae-Do, Ms. Hwang Jeong-Hwa, Mr. Kim Jong-Wook, Mr. Jung Do-Jin and Mr. Song Jae-Do — were appointed by the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy.

Their two-year terms run from May 8, 2026 to May 7, 2028, replacing six former non-standing directors. The new directors bring backgrounds in electrical engineering, law, public service, business, audit committees and climate policy.

Key Figures

Number of new non-standing directors: 6 directors Term start date: May 8, 2026 Term end date: May 7, 2028 +1 more

4 metrics

Number of new non-standing directors 6 directors Appointed May 7, 2026 by the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy

Term start date May 8, 2026 Beginning of two-year terms for new non-standing directors

Term end date May 7, 2028 End of two-year terms for new non-standing directors

Number of former non-standing directors replaced 6 directors Former non-standing directors whose roles are taken over by new appointees

Key Terms

non-standing directors, foreign private issuer, Ministry of Finance and Economy, Audit Committee, +1 more

5 terms

non-standing directors financial

"were appointed ... as non-standing directors of Korea Electric Power Corporation"

foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Ministry of Finance and Economy regulatory

"appointed by the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy as non-standing directors"

Audit Committee financial

"Hanhwa Aerospace Outside Director, Chairperson of Audit Committee"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

Carbon Neutrality Committee other

"Vice Chair, Carbon Neutrality Committee, The Democratic Party of Korea"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Month of May 2026

Commission File Number 001-13372

KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

55 Jeollyeok-ro, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, 58322, Korea

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

On May 7, 2026, Mr. Lee, Kyung-Sup, Mr. Moon, Jae-Do, Ms. Hwang, Jeong-Hwa, Mr. Kim, Jong-Wook, Mr. Jung, Do-Jin and Mr. Song, Jae-Do were appointed by the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy as non-standing directors of Korea Electric Power Corporation (“KEPCO”) for a term of two years beginning on May 8, 2026 and ending on May 7, 2028, in replacement of the former non-standing directors, Mr. Han, Jin-Hyun, Mr. Kim, Jun-Ki, Mr. Kim, Jong-Woon, Ms. Kim, Sung-Eun , Mr. Lee, Sung-Ho and Mr. Cho, Seong-Jin.

Biographic details of the non-standing directors are set forth below.

Name		Biographic details
Lee, Kyung-Sup		• Gender: Male • Month and Year of Birth: November 1956 • Current Position: • Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical Engineering, Dongsin University • Previous Positions: • Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Dongsin University
Moon, Jae-Do		• Gender: Male • Month and Year of Birth: October 1959 • Current Position: • Special Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Practice, Seoul National University • Previous Positions: • Chairman, H2Korea • CEO, K-sure • Vice Minister, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Hwang, Jeong-Hwa		• Gender: Female • Month and Year of Birth: July 1967 • Current Position • Attorney at Law Firm Kyungyeon • Previous Positions: • Attorney at Law Firm Hyangbeop

Kim, Jong-Wook		• Gender: Male • Month and Year of Birth: September 1967 • Current Position: • Vice Chair, Carbon Neutrality Committee, The Democratic Party of Korea • Previous Positions: • Vice Mayor for Political Affairs of Seoul Metropolitan Government • Member of Seoul Metropolitan Council
Jung, Do-Jin		• Gender: Male • Month and Year of Birth: January 1969 • Current Position: • Professor, Business school, Chung-Ang University • Previous Positions: • Hanhwa Aerospace Outside Director, Chairperson of Audit Committee • Naver Outside Director, Chairperson of Audit Committee
Song, Jae-Do		• Gender: Male • Month and Year of Birth: October 1970 • Current Position: • Professor, College of Business Administration, Chonnam National University • Advisory Member of the Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response • Previous Positions: • Assistant Professor, Dongyang Mirae University

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

By:		/s/ Joo, Hwa-sik
Name: Joo, Hwa-sik
Title: Vice President

Date: May 7, 2026

FAQ

What board changes did Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) disclose in this 6-K?

Korea Electric Power Corporation reported the appointment of six new non-standing directors by the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy. These directors replace six former non-standing directors and will serve fixed two-year terms, indicating a refresh of KEPCO’s non-executive board membership.

Who are the newly appointed non-standing directors at KEPCO (KEP)?

The new non-standing directors are Mr. Lee Kyung-Sup, Mr. Moon Jae-Do, Ms. Hwang Jeong-Hwa, Mr. Kim Jong-Wook, Mr. Jung Do-Jin and Mr. Song Jae-Do. They come from academia, law, public policy, audit committee roles and climate-related advisory positions in Korea.

What is the term of office for KEPCO’s newly appointed non-standing directors?

The six newly appointed non-standing directors will serve a two-year term beginning May 8, 2026 and ending May 7, 2028. This fixed term was specified in the appointment decision by the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy and disclosed in KEPCO’s filing.

Who appointed the new non-standing directors of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP)?

The new non-standing directors were appointed by the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The filing states that this governmental authority selected six individuals to serve on KEPCO’s board as non-standing directors for a two-year term starting May 8, 2026.

What professional backgrounds do KEPCO’s new non-standing directors have?

The new non-standing directors include professors in electrical engineering and business, an attorney, a former vice minister, a former chairman of H2Korea, and an audit committee chair. Their experience spans academia, government, trade insurance, hydrogen industry advocacy and corporate board oversight.

Which former non-standing directors were replaced at KEPCO (KEP)?

The filing states that the new appointees replaced former non-standing directors Mr. Han Jin-Hyun, Mr. Kim Jun-Ki, Mr. Kim Jong-Woon, Ms. Kim Sung-Eun, Mr. Lee Sung-Ho and Mr. Cho Seong-Jin. Their departure coincides with the start of the new two-year terms on May 8, 2026.